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Algeria
Complex web of relations behind energy ministry shake-up

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Mohamed Arkab, back as Algeria's energy minister.
Mohamed Arkab, back as Algeria's energy minister. © Christian Bruna/EPA/Newscom/MaxPPP

Abdelmadjid Attar has paid the price of his clash with Sonelgaz and Sonatrach bosses, Chahar Boulakhras and Toufik Hakkar, leaving the ministry of energy after just eight months at the helm.

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