Politics & Government Guide
Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions in Algeria
Algeria operates as a semi-presidential republic dominated by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, re-elected in 2024 amid military influence and limited opposition. The bicameral parliament features the FLN as the leading party, with recent reforms targeting political parties and constitutional changes. Political stability persists under elite control, though protests and economic challenges remain.
Government Type
Semi-presidential republic
Legal System
Civil law system influenced by French and Islamic law
Head of State
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune(since 2019)
Head of Government
Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb(Independent)since 2024
Legislature
Major Political Parties
Big tent
Centre-right
Voting Rights
Universal suffrage for citizens aged 18 and over; political campaigns must be exempt from religion, language, race, gender, profession, or region differences
Recent Developments
- President Abdelmadjid Tebboune re-elected for second term on September 7, 2024, with 84.3% of the vote
- New reform to Organic Law on political parties proposed in January 2026 requiring presence in half of regions
- Constitutional reforms in 2020 introduced presidential term limits and expanded parliamentary powers
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