Brahim Merad

Brahim Merad (; born 22 August 1953) is an Algerian politician currently serving as Minister of State in charge of Inspection of State Services and Local Authorities, a position he has held since September 2025. He previously served as the Minister of Interior, Local Authorities and National Planning from 2022 to 2025.

Education Merad graduated at the École nationale d'administration.

Career Merad began his administrative career as wali of Annaba. from 1995 to 1997. He later served as wali of Tiaret, Boumerdes, Médéa and Tizi Ouzou.

He also worked as advisor to the President of the Republic in charge of grey areas.

On 20 May 2021, he took office as Mediator of the Republic. From 9 September 2022 to 15 September 2025, he served as Minister of the Interior. On 14 September 2025, Tebboune appointed him as Minister of State in charge of the General Inspectorate of State Services and Local Authorities, an office he assumed the following day.

Personal life Merad is married and has five children.