Algerian President appoints new PM, asks him to form new cabinetAlgerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Saturday appointed Abdelaziz Djerrad as prime minister and requested him to form a cabinet, official media reported. The state-run radio Channel III noted that Djerrad has already served as secretary-general at the presidency in the era of President Liamine Zeroual from 1994 to 1997, and diplomatic adviser for interim President Ali Kafi from 1992 to 1994. ALSO READ: Mother contradicts Spanish police after family members drown in Costa del Sol poolDjerrad replaces current interim Prime Minister Sabri Boukadoum. For now, Djerrad is tasked with the mission of forming a new cabinet ahead of tackling emerging social, economic and political issues. Tebboune pledged that the new cabinet would include young ministers when he was sworn in as new president.

Source: Nigerian Tribune December 28, 2019 13:18 UTC