Algeria’s president raises his standing with the army

Significance

Military appointments across the public sector reflect the president's broad reliance on the army amid socio-economic difficulties such as water shortages. This is especially important for the president ahead of the September elections.

Impacts

• Decision-making could grow more centralised after the elections, with the president's advisers likely taking on additional authorities.
• Other presidential candidates are unlikely to pose a serious threat to Tebboune.
• The authorities will stifle dissent and any suggestions of discontent ahead of the elections.