On September 24, 2026, the Algerian Ministry of Interior, Local Authorities, and Transport announced that President Abdelmadjid Tebboune had made a partial reshuffle in the corps of walis, delegated walis, and general secretaries of wilayas, in accordance with Article 92 of the Constitution. This reshuffle aims to reorganize the administrative leadership in various wilayas across the country.
The presidential decree appointed several new walis, including Abdelwahab Bertima in Tiaret, Nacer Zougari in El Kantara, and Djamal Boudjeza in Bir El Ater. Other appointments include Abdelkrim Ben Baba Ali in El Aricha, Toufik Daoudi in Ksar Chellala, and Amar Merzouki in Aïn Oussara. Additionally, Brahim Ouadi was appointed in Messaad, Hamid Khelfaoui in Ksar El Boukhari, Amrani Attal in Bou Saâda, and Abdrebi Mouden in El Abiodh Sidi Cheikh.
In addition to the appointments of new walis, the president also nominated Nadir Beteïn as the delegated wali of the administrative district of Baraki in Algiers. This move is part of a broader effort to strengthen administrative governance in the capital region. The appointments were made to ensure effective governance and development in the respective wilayas.
The presidential decree also relieved several walis and delegated walis from their duties. These include Saïd Boudhab in Barika, Boualem Allouache in Aïn Oussara, and Adel Daoudi in Messaad. The reasons for their dismissal were not specified in the official communiqué.
In the corps of general secretaries of wilayas, several appointments were made, including Mohamed Saber in Sétif, Mohamed El Amine Riah in Saïda, and Hamza Benzeghioua in Annaba. Other appointments include Abdelkader Smaoui in Illizi, Mohamed Enssari in Timimoun, and Yahia Hadjadj in Bordj Badji Mokhtar.
Furthermore, several general secretaries of wilayas were relieved from their duties, including Rachid Benyoucef in Béchar, who was admitted to retirement, and Abdelkader Saadi in Saïda. The reshuffle aims to bring new leadership and dynamism to the administrative teams in the wilayas.
The partial reshuffle in the corps of walis, delegated walis, and general secretaries of wilayas reflects the Algerian government's efforts to reorganize and strengthen its administrative structures. The appointments and dismissals are expected to have a positive impact on governance and development in the affected wilayas.
Key points
- Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has made a partial reshuffle in the corps of walis, delegated walis, and general secretaries of wilayas.
- The reshuffle includes appointments and dismissals in various wilayas across Algeria.
- The move aims to strengthen administrative governance and development in the respective wilayas.
