New Algerian PM forms government

ALGIERS - Algeria's new prime minister, Mr Ahmed Onyahia, has formed a new government, giving one post to an Islamic party member…

ALGIERS - Algeria's new prime minister, Mr Ahmed Onyahia, has formed a new government, giving one post to an Islamic party member but keeping a number of senior cabinet ministers in their posts. The list does not include a defence minister, which indicated this portfolio has been retained by President Liamine Zeroual, a retired general.