Politics & Government Guide in Algeria

Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions

Algeria operates as a semi-presidential republic dominated by the executive branch and military influence, with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune re-elected in September 2024 amid criticisms of limited opposition and irregularities. The political system features weak parliamentary oversight and restricted civil liberties, while the FLN maintains historical dominance through state ties. Recent public spending boosted Tebboune's landslide victory, but democratic institutions face ongoing challenges.

Government Type

Semi-presidential republic

Legal System

Civil law system

Head of State

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune(since 2019)

Head of Government

Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb(Independent)since 2025

Legislature

Type:bicameral

Upper House:Council of the Nation (144 seats)

Lower House:National People's Assembly (462 seats)

Major Political Parties

National Liberation Front(FLN)

Big tent

0 seats

Movement of Society for Peace(MSP)

Islamist

0 seats

Socialist Forces Front(FFS)

Secularist

0 seats

Voting Rights

Universal for citizens aged 18 and older

Recent Developments

President Tebboune re-elected on 2024-09-07 with 84.3% of the vote in a tightly managed election
Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb appointed on 2025-08-28
Parliament approved nationality law amendments on 2024-12-24 expanding grounds for revoking citizenship
Voter turnout increased to 46.1% in 2024 presidential election from 39.9% in 2019

Voting Age18

SuffrageUniversal

Constitution1976

Provinces58