Algeria’s National People’s Army (ANP) has appointed Major General Hamid Fekkane to head the employment-preparation department of the army’s chief of staff, a strategically important position. The appointment was made by Chief of Staff, General Saïd Chanegriha, according to a statement released by the Ministry of National Defence. This move comes as the ministry cites “immense progress on the battlefields” globally, suggesting a response to evolving international military dynamics. The department Fekkane now leads is considered crucial for the ANP’s operational readiness. The reshuffle indicates a focus on strengthening the army’s capabilities and adapting to modern warfare challenges. No further details regarding the specific reasons for the appointment or the previous occupant of the role were provided in the statement. The news was first reported by TSA Algeria.