Tebboune reshuffles cabinet for second time in two days

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has reshuffled his cabinet for the second time in two days, appointing a new industry minister and deputy for local affairs.

By Middle East Affairs

September 2, 2026

An elderly man in a dark suit and blue tie sits at a table with microphones in front of him, with the Algerian flag visible behind him. — Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune speaks during an official event, with the national flag displayed in the background. (TSA — Algérie)

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Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune carried out a second cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday, two days after making ministerial changes on Tuesday.

Tebboune appointed Farid Kourtel as minister of industry, replacing Yahia Cherif. He also designated Fouzia Naama as deputy minister for local authorities.

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