Algeria addresses water sector corruption and mismanagement

Algeria has dismissed senior water officials in Djelfa and Ain Oussera after investigations exposed severe mismanagement, sparking reforms to curb corruption, as reported in Maghrebi Week on September 15.

Protests in Tiaret in 2024 over 20-day water outages highlighted public anger and forced emergency water deliveries, while reports cite persistent weaknesses—limited transparency, weak judiciary, and media restrictions—undermining anti-corruption efforts.

Analysts warn accountability remains selective and short-lived. With climate pressures and shrinking water supplies across North Africa, Algeria faces mounting urgency to strengthen institutions and reduce reliance on hydrocarbons while ensuring sustainable development and reliable access to water for its citizens.

Maghrebi Week