Algeria Mulls Cabinet Changes After Riots .

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Source: WSJ

Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika is considering high-level changes in the cabinet in hopes to show a reformist bent after the country was shaken by riots this month, people familiar with the matter said Thursday.

There is no clear timing for the changes, but one scenario under consideration would include the promotion of Energy Minister Youcef Yousfi to be the new prime minister, replacing current Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia, they said. Such a move could be part of a broader reshuffle aimed at replacing officials with ties to political parties with technical experts whose reputations remain intact after the protests.

Mr. Yousfi, who became energy minister last year after a corruption probe shook Algeria's oil industry, has had a long career in the hydrocarbons sector as well as in diplomacy.

Mr. Ouyahia is the secretary general of the National Rally for Democracy, a member of the ruling coalition.



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