# Algerian administrative and local government reorganization > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/algerian-administrative-and-local-government-reorganization > Updated: 2026-09-28T13:51:57.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Algeria has initiated a series of administrative reorganizations and leadership appointments within its Ministry of the Interior, Local Authorities and Transport. Initially, Youcef Romane was appointed as the new Secretary General of the ministry. Minister Saïd Sayoud noted that Romane’s background in the General Directorate of Local Authorities is intended to improve coordination between central administration and decentralized services to enhance public service efficiency. Following this, a broader movement of appointments was implemented by presidential decision, affecting walis, delegated walis, and secretaries-general. This reorganization included the installation of Abdelkrim Ben Baba Ali as the wali of El-Aricha, marking its transition into a full wilaya, and Lakhdar Seddas as the wali of Nâama. Minister Sayoud characterized these changes as a ‘qualitative leap in development and public affairs management’ designed to bring services closer to citizens and promote local investment. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-28: Algeria implements administrative reorganization with new regional officials Algerian Interior Minister Saïd Sayoud presided over the installation of new officials in El-Aricha and Nâama as part of a national administrative reorganization to enhance local development. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algeria-implements-administrative-reorganization-with-new-regional-officials ### 2026-09-21: Youcef Romane appointed Secretary General of Algeria's Interior Ministry Youcef Romane has been appointed as the new Secretary General of Algeria's Ministry of the Interior, Local Authorities and Transport, with a mandate to accelerate development programs. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/youcef-romane-appointed-secretary-general-of-algerias-interior-ministry --- Cite as: Algerian administrative and local government reorganization. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/algerian-administrative-and-local-government-reorganization