Algeria - August 2022

Former Prime Minister Noureddine Bedoui arrested on alleged corruption charges

Algeria’s former Interim Prime Minister, Noureddine Bedoui, was arrested on 23 August. Bedoui faces charges of corruption, mismanagement and violating the laws of public procurement during his tenure as the Governor of Constantine. Last year, the Algiers Judicial Council issued a 15-year prison sentence for former Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia and a 12-year sentence for former Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal, charged with misappropriation of public funds, abuse of power and granting undue privileges. Events were regarded as a positive step by pro-democracy activists demanding an overhaul.

Sources: Africa News, British Broadcasting Corporation, Middle East Monitor, New York Times, North Africa Journal