{"id":61639,"date":"2026-05-31T02:26:27","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T01:26:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/?p=61639"},"modified":"2026-05-31T02:26:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T01:26:27","slug":"algerian-army-prepares-for-legislative-elections-strengthens-defense","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/?p=61639","title":{"rendered":"Algerian Army Poised to Ensure Successful Legislative Elections, Bolstering National Security"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>General Sa\u00efd Chanegriha, Chief of Staff of the Algerian National People&#39;s Army (ANP), has affirmed the military&#39;s commitment to ensuring the success of the upcoming legislative elections. Presiding over a ceremony marking the Eid El-Adha holiday, Chanegriha stated that all command levels of the ANP and security services must diligently work towards a successful electoral process. He emphasized that these elections represent a significant step in the state&#39;s political reform, building upon the revised Constitution of November 1, 2020, and consolidating Algeria&#39;s democratic and institutional framework.<\/p>\n<h2>Algerian Army legislative elections security<\/h2>\n<p>To guarantee the smooth running of the elections and enable citizens to exercise their constitutional rights in a serene environment, Chanegriha stressed the importance of implementing all necessary security and operational measures. He highlighted the ANP&#39;s ongoing efforts to adapt its defensive capabilities in response to the evolving international landscape, underscoring that this adaptation is crucial for building a strong army capable of meeting contemporary challenges.<\/p>\n<p>The ANP Chief of Staff also addressed the broader geopolitical context, noting the shifts in global balances and the complex choices facing nations. He stated that a country&#39;s standing now depends on its ability to continuously strengthen its geostrategic and systemic potential, enhance its popular and economic resilience, and adapt its defense systems while developing scientific and technological capacities. Proactive planning, flexible decision-making, and the effective mobilization of state resources are deemed essential for maintaining an active presence in an unstable world.<\/p>\n<p>Chanegriha reiterated that the ANP is actively adapting its defense systems across all dimensions, contributing to the formulation of a unifying national narrative that serves the state&#39;s vital interests. This adaptation includes developing the technological capabilities of weapon systems, ensuring the competent training of personnel, securing national supply chains, and fostering a domestic defense industry. Concurrently, the ANP is working to cultivate societal resilience against disinformation and cognitive manipulation, countering hostile psychological warfare in collaboration with national media to dismantle propaganda and shape a unified national narrative.<\/p>\n<p>The ANP remains steadfast in its mission, driven by unwavering determination and commitment. It continues to combat terrorism and its ideology, organized crime, and cross-border smuggling \u2013 threats that undermine social cohesion and economic development. The army is dedicated to preserving national stability and thwarting destabilization attempts and foreign interference.<\/p>\n<p>Recalling the President of the Republic&#39;s affirmation, Chanegriha noted that Algeria, with the support of its army, is advancing to reclaim its rightful regional and international standing. The Algerian army, described as peaceful yet fiercely protective, stands ready to defend the nation. The emphasis on unified ranks and cohesion between the army and the people is seen as vital for overcoming challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Algeria&#39;s forward march towards institutional building, as charted by the President, is reinforced by a strong internal front, which observers view as the most effective defense against destabilization and external interference. The ANP is prepared to counter threats including terrorism, organized crime, and arms proliferation, drawing on its extensive experience in securing vast borders.<\/p>\n<p>In a region marked by significant terrorist activity and instability in neighboring countries, Algeria&#39;s vigilance and the ANP&#39;s robust deployment on its borders are paramount for national security. Chanegriha further elaborated on the nature of modern warfare, stressing the ANP&#39;s focus on acquiring modern equipment and training qualified human resources to keep pace with rapid changes and effectively counter evolving threats. He highlighted that sophisticated weaponry is only effective when wielded by skilled personnel, emphasizing continuous learning and the valorization of field experience for military leaders.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related topics:<\/strong> Algeria elections, ANP security, Sa\u00efd Chanegriha, Algerian military, national defense, political reform<\/p>\n<p><em>DZWatch provides English-language coverage of Algeria-focused developments for international readers.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Algeria&#8217;s Chief of Staff Sa\u00efd Chanegriha reaffirms ANP&#8217;s readiness to ensure successful legislative elections and enhance national defense capabilities&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":61638,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"rank_math_lock_modified_date":false,"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[50],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-61639","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-economie-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61639","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=61639"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61639\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/61638"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=61639"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=61639"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=61639"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}