Brahim Merad returns to Interior as Saïd Sayoud retains Transport
On 13 October, Abdelmadjid Tebboune appointed Brahim Merad minister of State and minister of the Interior and Local Authorities. Saïd Sayoud remains transport minister. The Presidency statement quoted by TSA separates the portfolios previously held together by Sayoud.
Merad led the Interior Ministry from September 2022 to September 2025, before taking responsibility for the general inspection of State services and local authorities. He therefore returns to a department he has previously headed, while Sayoud’s ministerial remit now centres on transport.
Source: TSA
Niger’s defence minister meets Tebboune and Chanegriha
President Tebboune received Niger’s minister of State and defence minister, Salifou Modi, and his delegation on 13 October. On the same day, Saïd Chanegriha, chief of staff of the People’s National Army, also received Modi at the General Staff headquarters.
According to the Defence Ministry statement carried by Radio Algérienne, the military meeting reviewed bilateral cooperation and matters of common interest. Chanegriha stressed the wish to strengthen defence and security relations; Modi likewise expressed his willingness to develop military cooperation between the two countries.
Source: Radio Algérienne
General Motors talks focus on local production and suppliers
Industry Minister Farid Kourtel received a General Motors delegation led by Rohan Fernandes in Algiers on 13 October. The meeting explored opportunities for automotive cooperation and partnerships, according to a ministry statement reported by Radio Algérienne.
The discussions covered local industrial integration, domestic production and subcontracting, with the aim of developing the sector’s capabilities. These remain areas for potential cooperation: the statement does not announce a signed investment agreement or a timetable for opening a factory.
Source: Radio Algérienne
ONAAPH told to improve delivery times, fitting and maintenance
At a meeting on 13 October, Labour Minister Mohamed Hattab called for better services from ONAAPH, the national office supplying devices and accessories for people with disabilities. His instructions included improving the time taken to process requests, manufacture equipment and deliver it.
He stressed individual fitting, technical follow-up and regular maintenance. He also called for a review of geographical coverage, closer coordination with the CNAS and CASNOS social security funds, and examination of local manufacture for some imported equipment. These are requested improvements, not evidence that waiting times have already fallen.
Source: Radio Algérienne
Algerian participation announced for Milan’s December craft fair
Algeria is due to take part in the 31st Artigiano in Fiera in Milan, scheduled for 5–13 December 2026. The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion is inviting interested Algerian artisans and businesses to register through its website.
The statement carried by Radio Algérienne describes opportunities to display, promote and sell products directly to visitors, as well as build business contacts. Craft heritage, specialist skills and culinary traditions are among the areas showcased. The announced participation concerns the forthcoming December event, not a fair that has already taken place.
Source: Radio Algérienne
Weightlifting: 122 medals across the Arab and African championships
The Arab and African weightlifting championships ended on Monday 12 October at the Commandant Ferradj sports complex in Mostaganem. Radio Algérienne’s final-results report credits Algeria with 122 medals: 47 gold, 22 silver and 53 bronze, at competitions attended by athletes from 29 countries.
The total comprises 68 medals at the Arab championship and 54 at the African championship. The same report says Algeria won the senior Arab title and finished second overall across the two competitions, behind Egypt. The figure of 122 counts medals, not that many different athletes.
Source: Radio Algérienne