Algerian Army Chief Urges Adaptation to Global Challenges
Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Algerian Army Chief of Staff General Saïd Chanegriha oversaw the installation of a new director at the War College.
- He urged the college to adapt its educational programs to global changes and become a force for proposing new ideas.
- Chanegriha stressed the importance of adapting the army to current regional and international challenges to preserve national independence and sovereignty.
General Saïd Chanegriha, Algeria's Army Chief of Staff, has emphasized the critical need for the nation's armed forces to adapt to a rapidly changing global landscape. Presiding over the installation of the new director at the War College, General-Major Mohamed Ahmed Sayah, Chanegriha stressed that military institutions must evolve to meet contemporary challenges.
I order you to work under his authority and execute his orders and instructions, in the interest of service, in accordance with military regulations and the laws of the Republic in force, and out of loyalty to the sacrifices of our valiant martyrs and the values of our glorious Revolution.
Speaking to the command and personnel of the War College, Chanegriha called for the continuous adaptation of pedagogical programs. He urged the institution to become a "true force for proposing ideas," reflecting the dynamic nature of the world today. This directive underscores a commitment to modernizing military education and strategic thinking within Algeria's defense apparatus.
the importance of continuing to adapt the educational programs provided to the accelerated changes occurring in the world today, ensuring that the School becomes a true force for proposing ideas.
The General further highlighted that the Algerian National People's Army (ANP) is engaged in a "decisive battle" to align its forces and units with current regional and international instability. He called upon all military personnel to contribute effectively to this development dynamic, aiming to safeguard national independence and sovereignty against any hostile attempts to destabilize the country or undermine its security and unity.
The National People's Army, which is waging a decisive battle today, in every sense of the word, to adapt its forces and units to the challenges of the current situation, particularly in light of the regional and international context marked by instability, expects all of its sons to contribute effectively to this promising development dynamic, in order to meet the challenge of preserving national independence and sovereignty, and to confront any hostile attempt aimed at destabilizing our country or undermining the security, unity, and serenity of our valiant people.
Originally published by El Watan in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.