The Algerian government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the agricultural sector as a strategic priority. During a meeting led by Prime Minister Aïmene Benabderrahmane on September 23, 2026, officials discussed measures to ensure market stability and support farmers throughout the production and marketing process. The government aims to guarantee a stable supply of essential goods and protect citizens' purchasing power.
The meeting focused on several key issues, including the state of the national market supply with basic food and agricultural products. The government reviewed various regulatory and operational measures to prepare for the social rentrée, or back-to-school season. These measures are part of a multi-level approach that prioritizes anticipation and vigilance to ensure the availability of essential products, control the market, and protect citizens' purchasing power.
The Algerian government has implemented a mechanism to guarantee necessary stockpiles, control flows, and strengthen monitoring across the country. This approach also involves continuing to support the agricultural sector and accompany farmers throughout the production and marketing process. The goal is to enhance national production capacity and ensure stable supplies.
In the transportation sector, the government reviewed preparations for the launch of the railway project linking El Meniaa, In Salah, and Tamanrasset. This project is a strategic priority, as it will strengthen the southern rail network and improve transportation infrastructure. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has emphasized the importance of meeting the project's deadlines and ensuring it enters service by the end of 2028.
The railway project is considered a top priority, and President Tebboune has instructed officials to focus on its implementation to meet the set deadlines. The project aims to link Tamanrasset to the northern region via Algiers, Laghouat, Ghardaïa, and El Meniaa. Once completed, it is expected to significantly improve transportation and logistics in the region.
In the water security sector, the government reviewed progress on complementary works to connect the El Tarf seawater desalination plant to the national grid. The project aims to optimize the plant's capacity and improve the supply of drinking water to residents in El Tarf, Annaba, Skikda, and Guelma. Officials also discussed the project to build a water transfer canal between the Wadi Djedi dam and the Ain Dalia dam.
The water transfer canal project between the Wadi Djedi dam and the Ain Dalia dam is expected to contribute to securing drinking water supplies for residents in several municipalities in Souk Ahras province. The government remains committed to supporting farmers and ensuring market stability to protect citizens' purchasing power and guarantee a stable supply of essential goods.
Key points
- The Algerian government has pledged to support farmers and ensure market stability by implementing measures to guarantee necessary stockpiles and control flows.
- A new railway project linking El Meniaa, In Salah, and Tamanrasset is underway, with a target completion date of 2028.
- The government is working to improve water security by investing in desalination plants and water transfer canals.
