On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune carried out a partial reshuffle in the ranks of governors, delegated governors, and general secretaries of provinces. This move was made in accordance with Article 92 of the Constitution. The appointments aim to refresh and reorganize the administrative leadership across various provinces in Algeria.
The reshuffle included the appointment of several new governors. These appointments were as follows: Abdelwahab Brahim in Tiaret province, Nasser Zouafari in El Kantar province, Jamal Boujazza in Bir El Ater province, Abdelkarim Ben Baba Ali in Aïn El Ibel province, Toufik Daoudi in Ksar El Chellala province, Amar Marzouki in Aïn Oussera province, Ibrahim Oued in Messaad province, Hamid Khalfawi in Ksar El Boukhari province, Imrani Atal in Bou Saada province, and Abdelrabi Maouden in El Bayadh province.
In addition to the new governors, the President also appointed Nadir Batine as a delegated governor in the administrative district of Baraki, Algiers province. This move was accompanied by the termination of the missions of several delegated governors. Those whose missions were terminated included Said Boudalheb in El Brika administrative district, Boualam Allouache in Aïn Oussera administrative district, and Adel Daoudi in Messaad administrative district.
The partial movement also involved appointments in the ranks of general secretaries of provinces. New appointments included Mohamed Saber in Setif province, Mohamed Amine Riah in Saida province, Hamza Ben Zeghioa in Annaba province, Abdelkader Samawi in Illizi province, Mohamed Nassari in Timmimoun province, Yahia Hadjadj in Bordj Badji Mokhtar province, Abdel Salam Mohoubi in Aflou province, and Othmane Mahieddine in El Brika province.
Further appointments of general secretaries were made in several other provinces. These included Karim Amjkouh in Bir El Ater province, Chakib Mahamdioua in El Arabcha province, Adel Rahail in Ksar El Chellala province, Zitouni Boudjlal in Aïn Oussera province, Nasira Abdelrahman in Messaad province, and Houssina Kassi in Ksar El Boukhari province. Additionally, Abdelhamid Smani was appointed in Bou Saada province.
Alongside these appointments, the President also decided to terminate the missions of two general secretaries of provinces. Those affected were Rachid Ben Youssef in Bechar province, who was retired, and Abdelkader Saadi in Saida province. These changes reflect a broader effort to reorganize and potentially reinvigorate provincial administration across Algeria.
The appointments and changes made are part of ongoing efforts to optimize administrative performance and governance at the provincial level in Algeria. By making these adjustments, President Tebboune aims to enhance the effectiveness of provincial leadership and improve administrative delivery across the country.
Key points
- Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune carried out a partial reshuffle in the appointments of governors, delegated governors, and general secretaries of provinces on September 22, 2026.
- The reshuffle included the appointment of new governors in several provinces, as well as changes in delegated governors and general secretaries.
- These changes aim to reorganize and potentially enhance provincial administration and governance across Algeria.
