Bouteflika dismisses governor of Algeria Bank

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika Tuesday dismissed the Governor of the Bank of Algeria Mohamed Lakssassi and replaced him by General Director of Algeria’s Exterior Bank Mohamed Loukal.

The President ordered the government to maintain social cohesion and Parliament to pass election draft laws.

According to a release issued by the President’s Office, Bouteflika said two new laws on a higher independent organization of elections surveillance and electoral system reflect the amended Constitution.

After the two draft laws were approved during a cabinet meeting, he said he hopes that those new electoral rules would ensure transparency during next elections.

A surveillance organization of 410 members

The same release said the surveillance organization includes 410 members. The half of them are judges proposed by the Justice Higher Council. Its Chairman is selected following consultations with political parties.

It will have administrative and financial independence as well as a chairman, a public council and a permanent committee. 

It will be in charge of ensuring transparency during all elections-related operations such as the preparation of electoral lists and the distribution of campaign means.

Bouteflika defends Sellal’s modal 

The Head of State hailed the mobilization of the National Popular Army in its constitutional mission.

Speaking about economy, he called on participants in a tripartite meeting due to be held next Sunday to commit together to implement the new economic program. 

He also called for continuing dialogue and maintaining social cohesion as part of social justice.