Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune ended the tenure of Prime Minister Nadir Larbaoui on Thursday and appointed Industry Minister Sifi Ghrieb as acting head of government, state media reported.

Larbaoui, a former diplomat, was appointed prime minister in 2023 by Tebboune. State media gave no reason for his departure.

The gas-producing North African country, a key energy supplier to several European nations, has been seen as politically stable in recent years.

Algeria’s presidency announced on Thursday that Industry Minister Sifi Ghrieb has been appointed interim prime minister.

No explanation was given for the dismissal of his predecessor, Nadir Larbaoui.

Mr Ghrieb, who will retain his industry portfolio, has held several senior roles in the past, including serving as chairman of

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