Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Thursday appointed Sifi Ghrieb as interim Prime Minister, relieving Nadir Larbaoui of his duties, state television reported.
The move comes barely nine months after the last reshuffle, underscoring the fragility of Algeria’s executive branch.
Tebboune had already surprised observers by dismissing Aïmene Benabderrahmane and naming Larbaoui in his place. Larbaoui’s tenure has now proven short-lived, as he makes way for Ghrieb, a former Minister of Industry and Pharmaceutical Production.
These back-to-back changes reflect chronic instability at the top of government, at a time when Algeria is grappling with mounting economic and social challenges, including persistent dependence on hydrocarbons, budgetary pressures, and a political climate marked by public distrust.
A trained chemist and technocrat, Sifi Ghrieb assumes office with an executive weakened by repeated reshuffles and an electorate skeptical about their effectiveness. His ability to provide stability and articulate a clear vision will be closely watched both domestically and by Algeria’s international partners.
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