Partial Wali Body Reshuffle Conducted by President Tebboune

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune recently carried out a partial reshuffle within the body of walis across the Republic. This administrative adjustment, announced through a communiqué from the Presidency of the Republic, reflects ongoing governmental efforts to ensure effective and responsive regional leadership. The changes were implemented on Tuesday, signifying a measured approach to governance at the wilaya level.

The reshuffle involved several key reassignments of walis to new wilayas. Among these changes, Mr. Riadh Benahmed was transferred from Batna to Aflou, while Mr. Yousef Bechlaoui moved from Tlemcen to assume duties in Batna. Mr. Mohamed Meziane was reassigned from El Tarf to Bejaïa, and Mr. Kamel Nouicer transitioned from Bordj Bou Arreridj to Tlemcen, indicating a strategic rotation of experienced administrators.

Furthermore, the adjustments included elevating officials to new wali positions. Mr. Abdelwahab Zini, previously the delegate wali for the administrative district of El-Harrach within Algiers, was appointed as the wali of El Tarf. Similarly, Mr. Redouane Khelifa, who served as the former delegate wali for the administrative district of Bab El Oued in Algiers, became the wali of Bordj Bou Arreridj. Mr. Omar Boutahraoui, formerly the Secretary General of Oum El Bouaghi wilaya, was appointed wali of Barika, underscoring efforts to optimize regional administrative capacities.