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.