Algerian sources have revealed that a government reshuffle will be announced in the coming hours, will be the largest ever and the largest of its kind.

The sources explained that this amendment will include large heads in the government, led by the current Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia.

The sources did not give details of the new designs, but confirmed that they would carry surprises.

Abdelmalek Sallal was appointed as the director of the election campaign of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika and the appointment of Abdelghani Zaalan as his successor.