Algeria reshuffle reinforces Bouteflika clan, stresses delivery in tight economy


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Issue 326 - 24 Jun 2016 - By Jon Marks | 10 minute read

President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s 11 June government reshuffle appointed Algeria’s fifth energy minister in six years, highlighting instability at the top of a vital but often poorly performing industry. By promoting Noureddine Bouterfa, president director-general (PDG) of state utility Sonelgaz since 2004, the presidency has placed one of the industry’s most seasoned campaigners in the hot seat.

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