Policy & Regulation
Digital policy, data sovereignty, tech regulation and government digitalization in Algeria and the region.
Policy & Regulation
Algeria Leads Africa’s Digital Sovereignty Push: Data Localization and Regulatory Harmonization
⚡ Key Takeaways Bottom Line: Algeria has built Africa’s most layered data sovereignty framework — cloud hosting mandates, GDPR-aligned data...
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Algeria’s 700MHz Spectrum Strategy: Bridging the Rural Digital Divide
⚡ Key Takeaways Bottom Line: Algeria’s 700MHz spectrum allocation is the most cost-effective path to extending broadband to 4,500 rural...
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Algeria’s Open Banking Framework: How API Regulation Will Transform Fintech
⚡ Key Takeaways Bottom Line: Algeria’s PSP regulation creates licensed fintech entities, but without a formal open banking API mandate,...
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Algeria’s Electronic Signature Law: How Digital Contracts Replace Paper
⚡ Key Takeaways Bottom Line: Algeria’s electronic signature framework is already operational. Organizations should identify a licensed certification authority and...
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EU AI Act Enforcement Begins: How High-Risk Classification Changes Everything
The EU AI Act's high-risk AI requirements become enforceable August 2, 2026. Classification rules, conformity assessments, and compliance steps explained.
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Algeria’s Digital ID and Trust Services Law: Securing Electronic Transactions
Algeria enacts digital identity and electronic trust services law to secure online transactions and enable e-government.
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The MATCH Act: How New Chip Export Controls Could Reshape the Global AI Supply Chain
The MATCH Act proposes new semiconductor export controls targeting ASML and China, potentially reshaping the global AI chip supply chain.
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Algeria Fintech Summit 2026: PSP Licensing, PAPSS, and the Sandbox Era
Algeria's 4th Fintech & E-Commerce Summit arrives as PSP licensing, PAPSS integration, and regulatory sandbox provisions reshape the payments landscape.
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Samsung’s 800 Million Gemini Devices: The Regulatory Storm Brewing Around On-Device AI
Samsung is doubling Gemini-equipped devices to 800M in 2026. As on-device AI scales to billions, regulators face unprecedented policy challenges.
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The Algiers Declaration: Africa’s 14-Article Telecom Sovereignty Roadmap
⚡ Key Takeaways More than 50 African ministers adopted the Algiers Declaration on Telecommunications Sovereignty at Global Africa Tech 2026,...
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China’s Algorithm Pricing Ban: 29 Rules That Reshape E-Commerce
⚡ Key Takeaways China’s 29-article regulation, effective April 10, 2026, bans e-commerce platforms from using algorithms to force merchants into...
