ALGIERS  - Algeria has replaced the head of its grain agency OAIC, a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday.

Abderahmane Bouchehda was appointed in August last year to head the agency, responsible for purchases in one of the world's largest grain importers.

The source did not say if a new head had been appointed to OAIC.

 

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