Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has initiated a pivotal cabinet reshuffle, appointing Sifi Ghrieb as the country’s new Prime Minister and Mourad Adjal as Minister of Energy and Renewable Energy. Ghrieb, who previously served as Minister of Industry, had been acting Prime Minister since the dismissal of Nadir Larbaoui in August. His formal appointment signals a strategic shift in Algeria’s executive leadership, with a clear mandate to form a new government focused on accelerating economic reform and institutional modernization.
Mourad Adjal’s elevation to the energy portfolio comes at a critical juncture for Algeria’s ambitions to diversify its economy and strengthen its role as a reliable energy supplier to Europe. As the former CEO of Sonelgaz, Algeria’s state-owned electricity and gas company, Adjal brings deep industry expertise and a track record of managing large-scale infrastructure and energy projects. His appointment reflects the government’s intent to integrate renewable energy into its national strategy while maintaining its position as a key player in global energy markets.
The reshuffle retains continuity in key ministries such as finance, trade, and foreign affairs, suggesting that while leadership is evolving, Algeria’s core economic and diplomatic policies remain stable. Analysts view the appointments as part of a broader effort to inject technocratic competence into governance and to respond to both domestic demands for reform and international expectations for transparency and growth. With new leadership in place, Algeria appears poised to navigate its next chapter with a renewed focus on innovation, investment, and strategic partnerships.