Algiers becomes coordination centre for Stellantis in ten African markets

Stellantis has moved the coordination of ten African markets to Algiers from 1 November, a change of interest to Algerian workers, suppliers and car buyers.

Algérie Éco reported that the new operational area covers ten markets in North, West and Central Africa.

They are Algeria, Libya, Tunisia, Mauritania, Senegal, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Niger and Mali.

Raoui Beji, head of Stellantis Algeria, is in charge of the new area and now also coordinates the company's activities in nine other African markets from Algiers. He has chaired the board of Stellantis in Algeria since June 2024.

Production plans at Tafraoui

Stellantis has an industrial presence in Algeria through its Tafraoui plant in the wilaya of Oran, which makes vehicles of the Italian brand Fiat.

The company plans to raise production capacity at the Tafraoui plant to 135,000 vehicles a year by 2028.

It also aims to raise its local integration rate, the share of parts made in the country, develop its subcontracting network and create jobs around its industrial activity.

Several steps are still needed to reach these goals, including increasing production at the Tafraoui plant and making more components locally.

The commercial launch of the Grande Panda, which is assembled in Algeria, is among the challenges of the group's development in the country.