Algerian President Tebboune Makes Partial Reshuffle in Walis Corps

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has made a partial reshuffle in the corps of Walis, Walis delegates, and general secretaries of certain provinces, as per Article 92 of the Constitution. This move was announced through a communiqué from the Presidency of the Republic on September 23, 2026. The reshuffle aims to reorganize the administrative leadership across various provinces.

The reshuffle includes the appointment of new Walis in several provinces. Abdelwahab Bertima has been appointed as the Wali of Tiaret province, Nacer Zougari in El Kantara, Djamel Boudjeza in Bir El Ater, Abdelkrim Ben Baba-Ali in El Aricha, Toufik Daoudi in Qasr El Chellala, Ammar Merzouki in Aïn Oussara, Brahim Ouedi in Messaad, Hamid Khalfaoui in Qasr El Boukhari, Amrani Attal in Bousaada, and Abdrabi Mouden in Lebiod Sidi Cheikh.

In addition to the new appointments, the President has also designated Nadir Batine as the Wali delegate of the administrative district of Baraki in Algiers province. This move is part of a broader effort to ensure effective governance and administration across the country. The appointments are expected to bring new leadership and perspectives to these provinces.

The President has also decided to terminate the functions of several Walis delegates. Those affected include Saïd Boudhab from the administrative district of Barika, Boualem Alaouach from Ain Oussara, and Adel Daoudi from the administrative district of Messaad. This decision is seen as part of the ongoing restructuring process within the Walis corps.

Alongside the changes in the Walis corps, the President has also made appointments to the positions of general secretaries in various provinces. Mohamed Saber has been appointed in Sétif, Mohamed-Lamine Riyah in Saïda, Hamza Ben Zeghioua in Annaba, Abdelkader Semaoui in Illizi, Mohamed El Nassari in Timimoun, Yahia Hadjadj in Bordj Badji Mokhtar, and Abdesslem Mouhoubi in Aflou.

Further appointments include Athmane Mohieddine in Barika, Karim Amedjkouh in Bir El Ater, Chakib M’hamdioua in El Aricha, Adel Rehayel in Qasr El Chellala, Zitouni Boudjellal in Aïn Oussara, Nassira Abderahmane in Messaad, Hassina Kaci in Ksar El Boukhari, and Abdelhamid Smati in Bousaada. These appointments aim to strengthen administrative capacities at the provincial level.

The President has also decided to terminate the functions of two general secretaries of provinces. Rachid Benyoucef in Béchar has been relieved of his duties due to retirement, and Abdelkader Saadi in Saïda has also been affected by this decision. This move reflects the ongoing efforts to refresh and optimize the administrative team across Algeria.

Key points

• Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has made a partial reshuffle in the corps of Walis, Walis delegates, and general secretaries of certain provinces.
• The reshuffle includes new appointments and terminations of Walis and general secretaries across various provinces.
• The move aims to reorganize the administrative leadership and ensure effective governance across the country.