Algerian President Appoints New Prime Minister and Energy Minister

The President of Algeria, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, has made some changes to the government.

He appointed Sifi Ghrieb as the new prime minister.

Ghrieb was previously the acting prime minister and also served as the industry minister.

Mourad Adjal is now the energy and renewable energy minister.

The reshuffle also saw some ministers keeping their jobs, including those in finance, trade, and foreign affairs.

Algeria is a major supplier of energy, especially gas, to several European countries.

The country is working to broaden its economy to address current economic and social issues.