On Thursday, October 8, the Chief of Staff of the ANP, General Saïd Chanegriha, officially installed Major General Ali Sidane as the new commander of the National Gendarmerie. The appointment, based on a presidential decree issued on October 1, 2026, marks the departure of Major General Sid Ali Berroumana. Previously serving as the commander of the 1st Military Region, Sidane now leads the Gendarmerie force. In his address to the staff, General Chanegriha emphasized the vital importance of strengthening ties and trust with the public. He further praised the Gendarmerie's ongoing contributions to border security, counter-terrorism, and the protection of strategic assets, urging officers to uphold professionalism, integrity, and loyalty in their duties.