Algeria Sees Partial Reshuffle in Governor Ranks

On Wednesday, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune carried out a partial reshuffle in the ranks of governors, delegated governors, and general secretaries of provinces, as per Article 92 of the Constitution. This move is part of the country's ongoing efforts to reorganize and strengthen its administrative structures. The reshuffle involved the appointment of new governors, delegated governors, and general secretaries to various provinces across Algeria.

The appointments included Abdou Wahab Bertima as Governor of Tiaret Province, Nasser Zouakari as Governor of El Kantar Province, and Jamal Boujazza as Governor of Bir El Ater Province. Other appointments were Abdelkarim Ben Baba Ali as Governor of El Arishe Province, Toufik Daoudi as Governor of Ksar Chellala Province, and Amar Marzouki as Governor of Ain Oussera Province. A total of 10 new governors were appointed to various provinces.

In addition to the governor appointments, the reshuffle also involved the appointment of delegated governors and general secretaries to various provinces. Nadir Batine was appointed as a delegated governor in the administrative district of Baraki, Algiers Province. Other appointments included Mohamed Saber as General Secretary of Setif Province, Mohamed Amine Riah as General Secretary of Saida Province, and Hamza Ben Zeghioa as General Secretary of Annaba Province.

The reshuffle also saw the termination of the duties of some delegated governors and general secretaries. Said Boudalheb and Boudlam Alouache were among those whose duties as delegated governors were terminated. Rachid Ben Youssef was relieved of his duties as General Secretary of Bechar Province and was retired. A total of 15 general secretaries had their duties terminated or were retired.

The appointments and terminations are seen as part of President Tebboune's efforts to reorganize and strengthen the country's administrative structures. The move aims to improve governance and efficiency in the provinces. Further details on the impact of the reshuffle are yet to be announced.

Some of the other appointments made during the reshuffle included Ibrahimi Wadi as Governor of Messaad Province, Hamid Khalfawi as Governor of Ksar El Boukhari Province, and Imrani Atal as Governor of Bousaada Province. Abdelrabi Moden was appointed as Governor of El Abiod Sidi Cheikh Province.

The Algerian government has not provided further details on the criteria used for the appointments and terminations. However, the move is seen as part of the government's efforts to improve governance and efficiency in the provinces. The impact of the reshuffle on the provinces and their administration remains to be seen.

Key points

• Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune carried out a partial reshuffle in the ranks of governors, delegated governors, and general secretaries of provinces.
• A total of 10 new governors and 15 new general secretaries were appointed to various provinces.
• The move aims to improve governance and efficiency in the provinces.