Major General Ali Sidane has been appointed as the new commander of the National Gendarmerie in Algeria. The installation ceremony took place this Thursday, October 8th, and was presided over by Army General Saïd Chanegriha, the Chief of Staff of the People's National Army (ANP). This announcement was made public by the Ministry of National Defence via an official statement. Prior to this appointment, Ali Sidane held a different position within the military structure, a role he occupied until Monday. Further details regarding his previous position were not immediately available. The change in command signifies a reshuffling within the upper echelons of Algeria’s security forces. This transition is expected to maintain continuity in the operations of the National Gendarmerie.