Bouteflika names Ouyahia as Algeria's first prime minister
2008-11-16
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika named head of government Ahmed Ouyahia as the country's first prime minister on Saturday (November 15th). Ouyahia resigned from his previous position as a formality to comply with constitutional amendments adopted by parliament last week which created the new post of prime minister, local press reported. Under the revised constitution, the prime minister is subordinate to the president. Under the previous constitution, AFP noted, the head of government "was more autonomous". In addition to the prime minister post, the president may appoint deputy prime ministers as amendments stipulate, Echorouk reported.
This content was commissioned for Magharebia.com.
Loading
Email to a friend
Print version
lyes benk Posted 2008-11-23
I want President Bouteflika to stay because we have never had a president do nearly what Bouteflika has done. Long live Bouteflika!
We welcome your comments on Magharebia's articles.
It is our hope that you will use this forum to interact with other readers across the Maghreb. In order to keep this experience interesting, we ask you to follow the rules outlined in the comments policy. By submitting comments, you are consenting to these rules. While Magharebia.com encourages discussion on all subjects, including sensitive ones, the comments posted are solely the views of those submitting them. Magharebia.com does not necessarily endorse or agree with the ideas, views, or opinions voiced in these comments. This is a moderated forum. Comments deemed abusive, offensive, or those containing profanity may not be published.
Magharebia's Comments Policy