Abdelaziz Djerad

Abdelaziz Djerad (Arabic: عبد العزيز جراد; born 12 February 1954)[1] is an Algerian politician and diplomat who served as Prime Minister of Algeria from 28 December 2019 to 30 June 2021.[2] In September 2021, he was appointed ambassador to Sweden.[3]

Abdelaziz Djerad
عبد العزيز جراد
Djerad in 2020
Prime Minister of Algeria
In office
28 December 2019 – 30 June 2021
PresidentAbdelmadjid Tebboune
Preceded bySabri Boukadoum (Acting)
Succeeded byAymen Benabderrahmane
Personal details
Born (1954-02-12) 12 February 1954
Khenchela, French Algeria
Political partyIndependent
Alma mater
Profession
  • Professor
  • Politician

Early life

Djerad was born in Khenchela on 12 February 1954. After completing a bachelor's degree at the Institute of Political Sciences and International Relations of Algiers in 1976, he moved to Paris Nanterre University where he obtained his doctorate. He also worked as a professor of political science at the University of Algiers and published several books.[4]

Between 1989 and 1992, Djerad was the director of the national school of administration (ENA) of Algiers.

Political career

1990s

From 1996 until 2000, Abdelaziz Djerad was the Director General of the Algerian Agency for International Cooperation.[5]

Djerad served under the heads of Ali Kafi, Liamine Zéroual, and Abdelaziz Bouteflika. However, in 2003, under Bouteflika, he was sidelined and has since become an outspoken critic of the former President.[6]

Premiership (2019–2021)

On 28 December 2019, Djerad was appointed Prime Minister of Algeria by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune[7] and was immediately tasked with forming a new government.[8]

On 29 December 2019, he appointed Brahim Bouzeboudjen as Director of Cabinet and Mohamed Lamine Saoudi Mabrouk as Head of Prime Minister’s Office.[9]

A government was named on 2 January 2020.[10]

On 13 January 2020, Abdelaziz Djerad was asked by president Tebboune to prepare a law criminalizing all forms of racism, regionalism and hate speech.[11] In October 2020, president Tebboune was tested positive for COVID-19 and flew to Germany for treatment. Meanwhile, Djerad assumed his tasks.[12] On 29 December 2020, president Tebboune resumed his duties.[13]

Djerad resigned on 24 June 2021 after the 2021 Algerian legislative election.[14] He was succeeded by Aymen Benabderrahmane, Minister of Finance since June 2020.[15]

After premiership (2021–present)

On 5 September 2021, Djerad was appointed ambassador to Sweden by President Tebboune.[3]

References
  1. Hafiane, Badra. "Le président Tebboune nomme Abdelaziz Djerad Premier ministre et le charge de former le gouvernement". Algeria Press Service. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
  2. "Algeria names Abdelaziz Djerad as its new prime minister: State TV". Al Arabiya. 28 December 2019.
  3. "Algeria: Foreign affairs minister Lamamra prioritises diplomacy". The Africa Report.com. 14 September 2021. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
  4. "Tebboune nomme Abdelaziz Djerrad Premier ministre". TSA [fr]. 28 December 2019.
  5. Anonym. "Algerian President names Abdelaziz Jarad as Prime Minister | tellerreport.com". www.tellerreport.com. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
  6. "Who is Abdelaziz Djerad, Algeria's new PM?". The National. 29 December 2019. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  7. "Algeria's president appoints academic, former diplomat as new PM". Al Jazeera English. 29 December 2019. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  8. "Algeria names new prime minister". Reuters. 28 December 2019. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
  9. Saci, Yasmine. "Brahim Bouzeboudjen, Saoudi Mabrouk appointed respectively Director and Head of Prime Minister's Office". www.aps.dz. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
  10. "Algeria appoints new government amid political crisis". France 24. 2 January 2020. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
  11. CHAFAI, Mohamed. "Fight against hate speech: President Tebboune instructed Djerad to develop bill". www.aps.dz. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  12. Rippin, Tara (12 December 2020). "Algerian President 'disappears' after flying to Germany for Covid treatment". Euro Weekly News Spain. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  13. "Algerian President Tebboune returns after Covid treatment in Germany". BBC News. 29 December 2020. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  14. "Algerian prime minister resigns following election results". www.aljazeera.com. 24 June 2021. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
  15. "Algeria names finance chief Benabderrahmane as prime minister". Reuters. 30 June 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2021.


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