Major General Noureddine Haddad has been appointed as the new commander of the First Military Region in Algeria. He succeeds Major General Ali Sidane in the role. The installation ceremony took place this Monday, October 5th, in Blida, and was overseen by General of the Army Saïd Chanegriha. The Ministry of National Defence (MDN) announced the appointment via social media. This change in leadership signifies a resetting of priorities for the First Military Region. General Chanegriha reportedly outlined the future direction of the region during the installation ceremony. The news was first reported by TSA.