Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Thursday removed his prime minister, Nadir Larbaoui, according to a statement that provided no reason for the decision.<\/p>\n
Larbaoui, a former lawyer, held the post since November 2023 following a diplomatic career that saw him represent Algeria as ambassador to several countries as well as to the United Nations.<\/p>\n
His absence from a recent meeting to discuss a bus accident that had killed 18 people in the North African country has drawn attention and criticism on social media.<\/p>\n
The presidency statement said Industry Minister Sifi Ghrieb was appointed interim prime minister.<\/p>\n
Ghrieb, who will keep his ministerial portfolio, has served in various senior positions including as board chairman at the Algerian Qatari Steel company.<\/p>\n
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\u00a9 Agence France-Presse<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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