By B. Tanina

(Montreal, Canada)–The Kabylian community in Montreal gathered on October 10, 2026, to attend the inauguration ceremony of Kabylia’s newly appointed government. The event took place in the presence of Ferhat Mehenni, President of the Movement for the Self-Determination of Kabylia (MAK), and several newly appointed Ministers.
The ceremony was also broadcast via videoconference, allowing Kabylian political officials and activists in Paris and elsewhere to follow the process in real time.
The ceremony opened with a brief address by the outgoing Prime Minister Hanafi Ferhuh, who had served as head of government since 2023.
In his speech, Mr. Ferhuh thanked President Ferhat Mehenni for the trust he had placed in him. He also paid tribute to former Kabylian Prime Ministers who had previously served in Kabylia’s governments: Bouaziz Ait Chebib, Hassan Ziani, Mulud Mebarki, and Zidane Lafdel.
Ferhuh expressed his gratitude to the members of his team for their support throughout his time in office. He concluded by congratulating Karim Achab on his appointment as the new Prime Minister.
Then, Sandrick Melbouci, an adviser to the President and the Prime Minister addressed the attendees. He denounced the dystopian machinations of the Algerian regime, accusing it of pursuing policies aimed at the extermination of the Kabylian people.
Later in his address, Melbouci emphasized the importance of financial contributions from the Kabylian people to support the establishment of the Kabylian state. He called for monthly contributions to the government to help fund its diplomatic activities and efforts to seek international recognition for Kabylia.
The ceremony continued with attendees standing to chant and hear the Kabylian national anthem.
President Ferhat Mehenni started by addressing the audience, paid tribute to activists who had passed away. He also reaffirmed his commitment to the Kabylian struggle of self-determination. He declared, “No retreat or capitulation for our freedom.” He also stated, “Algeria is a colonial state for Kabylians,” and finally added, “It burns Kabylia to exterminate the Kabylian people.”
President Mehenni then formally installed Karim Achab as the new Prime Minister of the Kabylian government in exile. Achab obviously accepted the appointment and thanked the President for the trust he placed in him to lead the government. He then introduced the members of his new cabinet.
In his inaugural address, Achab dedicated the ceremony to Kabylian prisoners and expressed his gratitude to activists involved in the Kabylian self-determination movement. He also emphasized the urgent need to support the families of detainees.
Achab stressed that his appointment is not symbolic but represents a solemn commitment to the Kabylian people, and it is a new stage defined by trust, responsibility, and dedication to their cause.