The Algerian Presidency announced on October 5, 2026, the passing of Boualem Boualem, director of the presidential cabinet. He died in a Geneva hospital while receiving treatment for an incurable illness. The Presidency expressed condolences and prayed for the deceased's soul to rest in peace. Boualem Boualem's death is a significant loss for the Algerian state apparatus. As director of the cabinet, he played a crucial role in coordinating the flow of dossiers and communication between the President and central administration.
Boualem Boualem held various important positions in the Algerian regime under President Abdelaziz Bouteflika until 2019. He served as a magistrate, advisor to the Supreme Court, and senator for the Tiaret wilaya from 2007 to 2012. He was also a member of the commissions supervising the 2012 legislative elections. In 2015, he was appointed head of the Onplitic, an electronic surveillance agency, by the former President. After Abdelmadjid Tebboune's election as President, Boualem Boualem ceded his position at Onplitic to General Abdelkader Lachkhem.
In January 2020, Boualem Boualem became a legal advisor to the President's cabinet. When Nadir Larbaoui was appointed Prime Minister in November 2023, Boualem Boualem took over as interim director of the cabinet. He was confirmed in this position in January 2024. Despite a presidential decree in October 2025 terminating his functions as a counselor to the President, Boualem Boualem retained his position as director of the cabinet.
The Presidency's announcement stated that Boualem Boualem had been battling a serious illness and was transferred to Switzerland for specialized medical care. His passing has sent shockwaves through the Algerian government. As director of the cabinet, he was responsible for coordinating the President's work and ensuring the smooth operation of the administration.
Boualem Boualem's career was marked by various roles in the Algerian government and institutions. He was affiliated with the National Democratic Rally (RND) and participated in several key initiatives, including the creation of the Onplitic agency. His experience and expertise will be remembered by his colleagues and peers.
The Algerian government has not announced a successor to Boualem Boualem's position as director of the cabinet. His death leaves a significant gap in the presidential team, and it remains to be seen how his responsibilities will be redistributed. The government is expected to make further announcements in the coming days.
Algerie360 expressed condolences to Boualem Boualem's family and prayed for his soul to rest in peace. The news of his passing has sparked an outpouring of tributes and condolences from across Algeria. Boualem Boualem's legacy and contributions to the Algerian government will be remembered for years to come.
Key points
- Boualem Boualem, director of the Algerian presidential cabinet, has died in a Geneva hospital at the age of
- He was battling an incurable illness and was receiving specialized medical care in Switzerland
- Boualem Boualem played a crucial role in coordinating the President's work and ensuring the smooth operation of the administration
