Algeria's Minister of Justice, Lotfi Boudjemaa, announced on September 23, 2026, in Oran, that 13 new commercial courts will be established, bringing the total number to 25 nationwide. This move aims to enhance the country's judicial system, particularly in handling commercial disputes. The minister made the announcement during a working visit to the Oran province, where he also inspected several judicial infrastructure projects.
According to Minister Boudjemaa, a decree has been published to reinforce the network of specialized commercial courts. The new courts will be officially installed in the coming days, following instructions from President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to expand this network to different regions of the country. This development is part of a broader effort to improve the judicial system's efficiency and adaptability to the growing commercial activity in the country.
The new commercial courts will be staffed by specialized magistrates trained in commercial law. These magistrates will be assigned to the new courts, particularly in regions that currently lack such specialized judicial structures. Minister Boudjemaa emphasized that the growth of commercial activity necessitates a tailored judicial approach to handle related disputes effectively.
In addition to the new commercial courts, the Minister of Justice announced that the network of specialized penal poles will be expanded to ten nationwide. This expansion aims to address the needs of regions with high judicial workloads and to adapt the judicial organization to the volume and nature of cases handled.
The Ministry of Justice is also pursuing the digitalization of its services. Minister Boudjemaa announced the extension of the national electronic counter for administrative courts to the courts of appeal and the Council of State. This electronic counter enables litigants and their lawyers to consult on the progress of their cases and obtain copies of judicial decisions.
During his visit to Oran, Minister Boudjemaa inaugurated new buildings for the tribunals of Gdyel and Bir El-Djir, as well as the court of appeal. He also inspected the construction of a penitentiary and a Lawyer's House. Furthermore, he visited the Oran Court of Justice, where he received a briefing on the court's functioning and that of its subordinate tribunals.
The establishment of new commercial courts and the expansion of specialized judicial structures reflect the Algerian government's efforts to enhance its judicial system. This move is part of a broader strategy to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the justice system, aligning with the country's evolving commercial and social landscape.
Key points
- Algeria to establish 13 new commercial courts, raising the total to 25 nationwide.
- The new courts will be staffed by specialized magistrates trained in commercial law.
- The Ministry of Justice is also expanding the network of specialized penal poles and digitalizing its services.
