A partial reshuffle of provincial governors
Abdelmadjid Tebboune reshuffled part of the provincial governor corps on 20 October, according to a Presidency statement reported by TSA. Among the transfers, Riadh Benahmed moves from Batna to Aflou, Mohamed Meziane from El Tarf to Béjaïa and Kamel Nouicer from Bordj Bou Arreridj to Tlemcen. Appointments also concern the provinces of El Tarf, Bordj Bou Arreridj and Barika.
Source: TSA
Ministry announces a platform for price and hygiene complaints
The Interior Trade Ministry announced on 20 October the launch of a complaints-tracking platform and a mobile application for citizens. Reports can concern prices, hygiene and threats to consumer safety or health. Minister Amel Abdellatif also called for stronger inspection teams and more daily field checks to monitor prices and the availability of basic goods.
Source: Radio Algérienne
2027 draft budget earmarks over 697 billion dinars for water
Water Minister Lounès Bouzegza presented the sector’s proposed 2027 budget to the National People’s Assembly’s finance and budget committee on 20 October. Payment appropriations would exceed 697.3 billion dinars, up 31% on 2026. Planned works include connections downstream of the new desalination plants in Chlef, Mostaganem and Tlemcen, alongside reservoirs. These are spending provisions in the draft finance law, not expenditure already carried out.
Source: Radio Algérienne
Work continues on the Algerian-Italian farming project in Timimoun
Sid Ali Khaldi visited the cereals and pulses project at Amguiden, in Timimoun province, on 20 October. The 36,000-hectare Algerian-Italian scheme is still under construction and is intended to combine seed production, cultivation, storage and industrial processing. According to information given during the visit, the electricity substation has been handed over, while construction of the residential base is 47% complete.
Source: Radio Algérienne
Algeria and Bangladesh prepare an energy cooperation framework
Mourad Adjal met his Bangladeshi counterpart, Iqbal Hassan Mahmood, on 20 October for talks on energy and renewables. The ministry’s statement says the sides plan reciprocal expert visits and preparations for an intergovernmental agreement covering training and exchanges of expertise. They also examined opportunities to export equipment used in electricity and gas production. These are preparatory discussions, not the signing of an agreement or the conclusion of contracts.
Source: Radio Algérienne
Saidal seeks to expand its reach in African markets
Saidal chief executive Younes Bouarara said in Algiers on 20 October that the group already exports medicines to more than ten African countries. It aims to develop this business by supporting technology transfer and local production in partner countries. He also said the paracetamol raw-material plant in Batna is expected to start production within nine months. That timetable remains a forecast rather than confirmation that the plant is operating.
Source: Radio Algérienne
Djanet opens its first international rock-art festival
The first International Rock Art Festival opened in Djanet on 20 October and is scheduled to run until 24 October. Culture Minister Malika Bendouda inaugurated exhibitions at the Djebrine museum and Tisrasse, featuring rock-art heritage and artistic work. The report puts participation at 15 international experts and researchers from 12 countries, alongside 85 Algerian participants. Research, documentation and conservation of the heritage are central themes.
Source: Radio Algérienne