The Central Bank of Algeria announced that Mouatassem Boudiaf has taken up his duties as interim governor, following his appointment by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on 4 January 2026. The bank said a handover ceremony was held at its headquarters on 4 January 2026 between Boudiaf and Salah Eddine Taleb in the presence of the institution’s senior officials. Before his appointment, Boudiaf served as vice-governor of the Central Bank of Algeria.