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ETIQUETTE: In business meetings in Kenya it is customary to exchange greetings and shake hands. As relationships and networking are important in the business community, it is common to open a meeting by engaging in casual discussion about health, family and travel. The host will generally indicate...

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Although 2015 will be recalled as a sensitive year for the Algerian economy, given the ongoing impact that the global drop in oil prices has had on the state budget, no significant increase in taxes has occurred and the Algerian tax system remains oriented around incentives for boosting manufacturing activity.

With a population of 39.5m, concentrated along a narrow strip of coastline, along with comparatively high rates of consumption and a push for investment in fibre backbone infrastructure, Algeria offers significant potential for telecoms operators.

The launch of 3G services at the end of 2013 and Algérie Telecom’s ongoing efforts to roll out fibre have opened the way for telecoms and other ICT operators to offer a range of value-added services. The expansion in internet services is providing opportunities for equipment providers and local content producers, including a new generation of...

The state-owned fixed-line monopoly holder Algérie Telecom (AT) is in the midst of a major roll-out of fibre optic cabling, with a view to bolstering internet access and speeds. The firm is working with the authorities on plans to bring fibre directly to new homes, allowing for much faster access as well as the provision of a range of...