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Part of situation: Algerian domestic policy and economic reforms (8 clusters)

Abdelmadjid Tebboune defends import regulations and infrastructure projects

Abdelmadjid Tebboune import regulation Algerian economy railway infrastructure non-hydrocarbon revenue

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has addressed several key economic and domestic issues. Regarding trade, he defended the use of the Provisional Import Program (PPI) to rationalize imports and control foreign currency usage. He noted that during the review of the second half of 2026, 3,961 small-scale operators requested approximately 130.32 billion dollars in imports, prompting investigations into potential irregularities, including 581 companies registered at a single address in Ouled Fayet.

On the social front, Tebboune attributed rising fruit and vegetable prices to factors other than farmer misconduct and emphasized the priority of protecting citizen purchasing power. He also highlighted the government's focus on increasing non-hydrocarbon revenues and the progress of national digitalization efforts.

In terms of infrastructure, the Algerian government is moving forward with a major railway project to connect Algiers to the far south. The African Development Bank has provided financing for the El Ménéa-In Salah-Tamanrasset section. This is part of a larger 2,000 km rail project intended for completion by 2028. Additionally, the government is preparing the 2027 Finance Bill, which aims to support the business climate and social development.

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Abdelmadjid Tebboune · African Development Bank · Algeria · Tamanrasset

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] President Tebboune aims to rationalize imports to verify real business needs. maghrebemergent.news
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Import requests from 3,961 small operators reached 130.32 billion dollars for the second half of 2026. maghrebemergent.news
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The President stated that most farmers are not responsible for the rise in fruit and vegetable prices.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The African Development Bank has provided financing for the El Ménéa-In Salah-Tamanrasset railway section. www.tsa-algerie.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Authorities identified 581 companies registered at a single address in Ouled Fayet. maghrebemergent.news
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Algeria aims to complete the 2,000 km rail link to the extreme south by 2028. www.tsa-algerie.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The 2027 Finance Bill focuses on improving purchasing power and the business climate. www.tsa-algerie.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The government is prioritizing the strengthening of non-hydrocarbon revenues.

Sources

Algérie-Niger-Tchad : Le président Tebboune ordonne d’accélérer les projets communs [cresus.dz]
PPI : Tebboune répond aux critiques et défend la régulation des importations [maghrebemergent.news]
Récolte céréalière : Tebboune demande un Conseil des ministres consacré à l'agriculture [www.algerie360.com]
Tebboune réunit le Conseil des ministres : PLF 2027 et train Alger-Tamanrasset au menu [www.tsa-algerie.com]