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Executive branch Algeria, in 35 editions.
The entry for Algeria published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 32 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
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- 32
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- president,
- prime minister,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet)
president, prime minister, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- prime minister,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Mohamed BOUDIAF; assassinated 29 June 1992
- Head of Government:
- Interim Prime Minister Sid Ahmed GHOZALI (since 6 June 1991)
Published as “Elections”
- National People's Assembly:
- first round held on 26 December 1991 (second round canceled by the military after President BENJEDID resigned 11 January 1992);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (281 total);
- the fundamentalist FIS won 188 of the 231 seats contested in the first round;
- note - elections (municipal and wilaya) were held in June 1990, the first in Algerian history;
- results - FIS 55%, FLN 27.5%, other 17.5%, with 65% of the voters participating
- President:
- next election to be held December 1993
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, prime minister, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Chief of State:
President Mohamed BOUDIAF; assassinated 29 June 1992
Head of Government:
Interim Prime Minister Sid Ahmed GHOZALI (since 6 June 1991)
National People's Assembly:
first round held on 26 December 1991 (second round canceled by the military
after President BENJEDID resigned 11 January 1992); results - percent of
vote by party NA; seats - (281 total); the fundamentalist FIS won 188 of the
231 seats contested in the first round; note - elections (municipal and
wilaya) were held in June 1990, the first in Algerian history; results - FIS
55%, FLN 27.5%, other 17.5%, with 65% of the voters participating
President:
next election to be held December 1993
Published as “Elections”
- National People's Assembly:
- first round held on 26 December 1991 (second round canceled by the military after President BENDJEDID resigned 11 January 1992);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (281 total);
- the fundamentalist FIS won 188 of the 231 seats contested in the first round;
- note - elections (municipal and wilaya) were held in June 1990, the first in Algerian history;
- results - FIS 55%, FLN 27.5%, other 17.5%, with 65% of the voters participating
- President of the High State Committee:
- next election to be held December 1993
Published as “Executive branch”
- President of the High State Committee,
- prime minister,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- High State Committee President Ali KAFI (since 2 July 1992)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Belaid ABDESSELAM (since 8 July 1992)
president, prime minister, Council of Ministers (cabinet)National People's Assembly:
Chief of State:
President Mohamed BOUDIAF; assassinated 29 June 1992
Head of Government:
Interim Prime Minister Sid Ahmed GHOZALI (since 6 June 1991)
first round held on 26 December 1991 (second round canceled by the military
after President BENJEDID BENDJEDID resigned 11 January 1992); results - percent of
vote by party NA; seats - (281 total); the fundamentalist FIS won 188 of the
231 seats contested in the first round; note - elections (municipal and
wilaya) were held in June 1990, the first in Algerian history; results - FIS
55%, FLN 27.5%, other 17.5%, with 65% of the voters participatingPresident: President of the High State Committee:
next election to be held December 1993
President of the High State Committee, prime minister, Council of Ministers
(cabinet)
Chief of State:
High State Committee President Ali KAFI (since 2 July 1992)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Belaid ABDESSELAM (since 8 July 1992)
The entry for Algeria did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- President Lamine ZEROUAL (since 31 January 1994); next election to be held by the end of 1995
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Mokdad SIFI (since 11 April 1994)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers; appointed by the prime minister
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Lamine ZEROUAL (since 31 January 1994); next
election to be held by the end of 1995
head of government: Prime Minister Mokdad SIFI (since 11 April 1994)
cabinet: Council of Ministers; appointed by the prime minister
- chief of state:
- President Liamine ZEROUAL (appointed president 31 January 1994, elected president 16 November 1995) was elected for a five-year term by universal suffrage;
- election last held 16 November 1995 (next to be held NA);
- results - percent of vote NA
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ahmed OUYAHIA (since 31 December 1995) was appointed by the president
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers was appointed by the prime minister
chief of state: President Lamine Liamine ZEROUAL (since (appointed president 31
January 1994); next 1994, elected president 16 November 1995) was elected for a
five-year term by universal suffrage; election last held 16 November
1995 (next to be held by the end NA); results - percent of 1995 vote NA
head of government: Prime Minister Mokdad SIFI Ahmed OUYAHIA (since 11 April 1994) 31 December
1995) was appointed by the president
cabinet: Council of Ministers; Ministers was appointed by the prime minister
- chief of state:
- President Liamine ZEROUAL (appointed president 31 January 1994, elected president 16 November 1995)
- head of government :
- Prime Minister Ahmed OUYAHIA (since 31 December 1995)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 16 November 1995 (next to be held NA 2000);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results :
- Liamine ZEROUAL elected president; percent of vote - Liamine ZEROUAL 61.3%
chief of state: President Liamine ZEROUAL (appointed president 31
January 1994, elected president 16 November 1995) was elected for afive-year term by universal suffrage; election last held 16 Novemberhead of
1995 (next to be held NA); results - percent of vote NAgovernment: government : Prime Minister Ahmed OUYAHIA (since 31 December
1995) was appointed by the president
cabinet: Council of Ministers was appointed by the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 16 November 1995 (next to be held NA 2000); prime
minister appointed by the president
election results : Liamine ZEROUAL elected president; percent of vote
- Liamine ZEROUAL 61.3%
- chief of state:
- President Liamine ZEROUAL (appointed president 31 January 1994, elected president 16 November 1995)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ahmed OUYAHIA (since 31 December 1995)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 16 November 1995 (next to be held NA 2000);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Liamine ZEROUAL elected president; percent of vote-Liamine ZEROUAL 61.3%
chief of state: President Liamine ZEROUAL (appointed president 31
January 1994, elected president 16 November 1995)
head of government : government: Prime Minister Ahmed OUYAHIA (since 31 December
1995)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 16 November 1995 (next to be held NA 2000); prime
minister appointed by the president
election results : results: Liamine ZEROUAL elected president; percent of vote- Liamine vote-Liamine ZEROUAL 61.3%
- chief of state:
- President Liamine ZEROUAL (appointed president 31 January 1994, elected president 16 November 1995)
- head of government:
- Interim Prime Minister Smail HAMDANI (since 15 December 1998); note--appointed as interim prime minister until April 1999 presidential elections
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 16 November 1995 (next to be held NA April 1999; note--ZEROUAL announced in September 1998 his intention to step down after early presidential elections);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Liamine ZEROUAL elected president; percent of vote--Liamine ZEROUAL 61.3%
chief of state: President Liamine ZEROUAL (appointed president 31
January 1994, elected president 16 November 1995)
head of government: Interim Prime Minister Ahmed OUYAHIA Smail HAMDANI (since 31 15
December 1998); note--appointed as interim prime minister until April1995) 1999 presidential elections
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 16 November 1995 (next to be held NA 2000); prime April 1999;
note--ZEROUAL announced in September 1998 his intention to step down
after early presidential elections); prime minister appointed by the
president
election results: Liamine ZEROUAL elected president; percent ofvote-Liamine vote--Liamine ZEROUAL 61.3%
- chief of state:
- President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (since 28 April 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ahmed BENBITOUR (since 2 December 1999)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 15 April 1999 (next to be held NA April 2004);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA elected president;
- percent of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA 70%;
- note - six of the seven candidates withdrew sighting persistent electoral fraud
chief of state: President Liamine ZEROUAL (appointed president 31 Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (since 28 April 1999)
January 1994, elected president 16 November 1995)
head of government: Interim Prime Minister Smail HAMDANI Ahmed BENBITOUR (since 152 December 1998); note--appointed as interim prime minister until April 1999)
1999 presidential elections
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;16 November 1995 15 April 1999 (next to be held NA April 1999; 2004); prime minister appointed by the
note--ZEROUAL announced in September 1998 his intention to step down
after early presidential elections);
election results: Liamine ZEROUAL Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA elected president; percent of
vote--Liamine ZEROUAL 61.3%
- chief of state:
- President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (since 28 April 1999) head of government: Prime Minister Ali BENFLIS (since 26 August 2000) cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 15 April 1999 (next to be held NA April 2004);
- prime minister appointed by the president election results: Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA elected president;
- percent of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA over 70%;
- note - his six opposing candidates withdrew on the eve of the election citing electoral fraud
chief of state: President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (since 28 April 1999)Ahmed BENBITOUR Ali BENFLIS (since 2 December 1999)26 August 2000) cabinet: Council Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the prime ministerpresident elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 15 April 1999 (next to be held NA April 2004); prime minister appointed by the presidentof the seven opposing candidates withdrew sighting persistent on the eve of the election citing electoral fraud
- chief of state:
- President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (since 28 April 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ali BENFLIS (since 26 August 2000)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 15 April 1999 (next to be held NA April 2004);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA elected president;
- percent of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA over 70%;
- note - his six opposing candidates withdrew on the eve of the election citing electoral fraud
chief of state: President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (since 28 April 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister Ali BENFLIS (since 26 August 2000)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 15 April 1999 (next to be held NA April 2004); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA elected president; percent of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA over 70%; note - his six opposing candidates withdrew on the eve of the election citing electoral fraud
- chief of state:
- President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (since 28 April 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ahmed OUYAHIA (since 9 May 2003)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 15 April 1999 (next to be held NA April 2004);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA elected president;
- percent of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA over 70%;
- note - his six opposing candidates withdrew on the eve of the election citing electoral fraud
chief of state: President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (since 28 April 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister Ali BENFLIS Ahmed OUYAHIA (since 26 August 2000) 9 May 2003)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 15 April 1999 (next to be held NA April 2004); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA elected president; percent of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA over 70%; note - his six opposing candidates withdrew on the eve of the election citing electoral fraud
- chief of state:
- President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (since 28 April 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ahmed OUYAHIA (since 9 May 2003)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 8 April 2004 (next to be held NA April 2009);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA reelected president for second term;
- percent of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA 85%,
- Ali BENFLIS 6.4%,
- Abdallah DJABALLAH 5%
chief of state: President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (since 28 April 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister Ahmed OUYAHIA (since 9 May 2003)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 15 8 April 1999 2004 (next to be held NA April 2004); 2009); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA elected president; reelected president for second term; percent of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA over 70%; note - his six opposing candidates withdrew on the eve of the election citing electoral fraud 85%, Ali BENFLIS 6.4%, Abdallah DJABALLAH 5%
- chief of state:
- President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (since 28 April 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ahmed OUYAHIA (since 9 May 2003)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 8 April 2004 (next to be held NA April 2009);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA reelected president for second term;
- percent of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA 85%,
- Ali BENFLIS 6.4%,
- Abdellah DJABALLAH 5%
chief of state: President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (since 28 April 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister Ahmed OUYAHIA (since 9 May 2003)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 8 April 2004 (next to be held NA April 2009); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA reelected president for second term; percent of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA 85%, Ali BENFLIS 6.4%, Abdallah Abdellah DJABALLAH 5%
The same text in 2006 and 2007.
- chief of state:
- President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (since 28 April 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Abdelaziz BELKHADEM
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 8 April 2004 (next to be held in April 2009);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA reelected president for second term;
- percent of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA 85%,
- Ali BENFLIS 6.4%,
- Abdellah DJABALLAH 5%
chief of state: President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (since 28 April 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister Ahmed OUYAHIA (since 9 May 2003) Abdelaziz BELKHADEM
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; term (eligible for a second term); election last held 8 April 2004 (next to be held NA in April 2009); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA reelected president for second term; percent of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA 85%, Ali BENFLIS 6.4%, Abdellah DJABALLAH 5%
- chief of state:
- President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (since 28 April 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ahmed OUYAHIA (since 23 June 2008)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a third term under 2008 amendment to constitution);
- election last held 8 April 2004 (next to be held in April 2009);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA reelected president for second term;
- percent of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA 85%,
- Ali BENFLIS 6.4%,
- Abdellah DJABALLAH 5%
chief of state: President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (since 28 April 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister Abdelaziz BELKHADEM Ahmed OUYAHIA (since 23 June 2008)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); third term under 2008 amendment to constitution); election last held 8 April 2004 (next to be held in April 2009); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA reelected president for second term; percent of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA 85%, Ali BENFLIS 6.4%, Abdellah DJABALLAH 5%
- chief of state:
- President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (since 28 April 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ahmed OUYAHIA (since 23 June 2008)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- note - a November 2008 constitutional amendment abolished presidential term limits;
- election last held 9 April 2009 (next to be held in April 2014);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA reelected president for third term;
- percent of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA 90.2%, Louisa HANOUNE 4.2%, Moussa TOUATI 2.3%, Djahid YOUNSI 1.4%, Ali Fawzi REBIANE less than 1%, Mohamed SAID less than 1%
chief of state:
President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (since 28 April 1999)
head of government:
Prime Minister Ahmed OUYAHIA (since 23 June 2008)
cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for term; note - a third term under November 2008 constitutional amendment to constitution); abolished presidential term limits; election last held 8 9 April 2004 2009 (next to be held in April 2009); 2014); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA reelected president for second third term; percent of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA 85%, 90.2%, Louisa HANOUNE 4.2%, Moussa TOUATI 2.3%, Djahid YOUNSI 1.4%, Ali BENFLIS 6.4%, Abdellah DJABALLAH 5% Fawzi REBIANE less than 1%, Mohamed SAID less than 1%
- chief of state:
- President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (since 28 April 1999) note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government;
- a November 2008 constitutional amendment separated the position of head of government from that of the prime minister
- head of government:
- President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (since 28 April 1999)
- cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
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- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- note - a November 2008 constitutional amendment abolished presidential term limits;
- election last held on 9 April 2009 (next to be held in April 2014)
- election results:
- Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA was reelected president for a third term;
- percent of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA 90.2%, Louisa HANOUNE 4.2%, Moussa TOUATI 2.3%, Djahid YOUNSI 1.4%, Ali Fawzi REBIANE less than 1%, Mohamed SAID less than 1%
chief of state:
President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (since 28 April 1999) note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government; a November 2008 constitutional amendment separated the position of head of government from that of the prime minister
head of government:Prime Minister Ahmed OUYAHIA President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (since 23 June 2008) 28 April 1999)
cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
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elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; note - a November 2008 constitutional amendment abolished presidential term limits; election last held on 9 April 2009 (next to be held in April 2014); prime minister appointed by the president 2014)
election results:
Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA was reelected president for a third term; percent of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA 90.2%, Louisa HANOUNE 4.2%, Moussa TOUATI 2.3%, Djahid YOUNSI 1.4%, Ali Fawzi REBIANE less than 1%, Mohamed SAID less than 1%
- chief of state:
- President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (since 28 April 1999);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government;
- a November 2008 constitutional amendment separated the position of head of government from that of the prime minister
- head of government:
- President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (since 28 April 1999)
- cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (no term limits); election last held on 9 April 2009 (next to be held in April 2014)
- election results:
- Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA reelected president for a third term;
- percent of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA 90.2%, Louisa HANOUNE 4.2%, Moussa TOUATI 2.3%, Djahid YOUNSI 1.4%, Ali Fawzi REBIANE less than 1%, Mohamed SAID less than 1%
chief of state:
President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (since 28 April 1999) 1999); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government; a November 2008 constitutional amendment separated the position of head of government from that of the prime minister
head of government:
President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (since 28 April 1999)
cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; note - a November 2008 constitutional amendment abolished presidential term limits; (no term limits); election last held on 9 April 2009 (next to be held in April 2014)
election results:
Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA was reelected president for a third term; percent of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA 90.2%, Louisa HANOUNE 4.2%, Moussa TOUATI 2.3%, Djahid YOUNSI 1.4%, Ali Fawzi REBIANE less than 1%, Mohamed SAID less than 1%
- chief of state:
- President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (since 28 April 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Abdelmakek SELLAL (since 3 September 2012)
- cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (no term limits); election last held on 9 April 2009 (next to be held in April 2014)
- election results:
- Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA reelected president for a third term;
- percent of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA 90.2%, Louisa HANOUNE 4.2%, Moussa TOUATI 2.3%, Djahid YOUNSI 1.4%, Ali Fawzi REBIANE less than 1%, Mohamed SAID less than 1%
chief of state:
President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (since 28 April 1999); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government; a November 2008 constitutional amendment separated the position of head of government from that of the prime minister 1999)
head of government:President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA Prime Minister Abdelmakek SELLAL (since 28 April 1999) 3 September 2012)
cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (no term limits); election last held on 9 April 2009 (next to be held in April 2014)
election results:
Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA reelected president for a third term; percent of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA 90.2%, Louisa HANOUNE 4.2%, Moussa TOUATI 2.3%, Djahid YOUNSI 1.4%, Ali Fawzi REBIANE less than 1%, Mohamed SAID less than 1%
- chief of state:
- President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (since 28 April 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Abdelmalek SELLAL (since 3 September 2012)
- cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (no term limits); election last held on 9 April 2009 (next to be held in April 2014)
- election results:
- Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA reelected president for a third term;
- percent of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA 90.2%, Louisa HANOUNE 4.2%, Moussa TOUATI 2.3%, Djahid YOUNSI 1.4%, Ali Fawzi REBAINE less than 1%, Mohamed SAID less than 1%
chief of state:
President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (since 28 April 1999)
head of government:
Prime Minister Abdelmakek Abdelmalek SELLAL (since 3 September 2012)
cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (no term limits); election last held on 9 April 2009 (next to be held in April 2014)
election results:
Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA reelected president for a third term; percent of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA 90.2%, Louisa HANOUNE 4.2%, Moussa TOUATI 2.3%, Djahid YOUNSI 1.4%, Ali Fawzi REBIANE REBAINE less than 1%, Mohamed SAID less than 1%
- hief of state:
- President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (since 28 April 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Abdelmalek SELLAL (since 28 April 2014)
- cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president; note - on 5 May 2014, a new cabinet was announced
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (no term limits); election last held on 17 April 2014 (next to be held in April 2019)
- election results:
- Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA reelected president for a fourth term;
- percent of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA 81.5%, Ali BENFLIS 12.2%, Abdelaziz ELAID 3.4%, other 2.9%;
- voter turnout - 51.7%
chief hief of state:
President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (since 28 April 1999)
head of government:
Prime Minister Abdelmalek SELLAL (since 3 September 2012) 28 April 2014)
cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president president; note - on 5 May 2014, a new cabinet was announced
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (no term limits); election last held on 9 17 April 2009 2014 (next to be held in April 2014) 2019)
election results:
Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA reelected president for a third fourth term; percent of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA 90.2%, Louisa HANOUNE 4.2%, Moussa TOUATI 2.3%, Djahid YOUNSI 1.4%, 81.5%, Ali Fawzi REBAINE less than 1%, Mohamed SAID less than 1% BENFLIS 12.2%, Abdelaziz ELAID 3.4%, other 2.9%; voter turnout - 51.7%
- chief of state:
- President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (since 28 April 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Abdelmalek SELLAL (since 28 April 2014)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in two rounds if needed for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 17 April 2014 (next to be held in April 2019);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA reelected president for a fourth term;
- percent of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (FLN) 81.5%, Ali BENFLIS (FLN) 12.2%, Abdelaziz BELAID (Future Front) 3.4%, other 2.9%
hief chief of state:
head of government:
cabinet:president; note - on 5 May 2014, a new cabinet was announced president
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elections:
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in two rounds if needed for a five-year 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 17 April 2014 (next to be held in April 2019) 2019); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:ELAID BELAID (Future Front) 3.4%, other 2.9%; voter turnout - 51.7% 2.9%
- chief of state:
- President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (since 28 April 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Abdelmalek SELLAL (since 28 April 2014)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in two rounds if needed for a 5-year term (2-term limit reinstated by constitutional amendment in February 2016);
- election last held on 17 April 2014 (next to be held in April 2019);
- prime minister nominated by the president from the majority party in Parliament
- election results:
- Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA reelected president for a fourth term;
- percent of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (FLN) 81.5%, Ali BENFLIS (FLN) 12.2%, Abdelaziz BELAID (Future Front) 3.4%, other 2.9%
chief of state: President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (since 28 April 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister Abdelmalek SELLAL (since 28 April 2014)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in two rounds if needed for a 5-year term (no term limits); (2-term limit reinstated by constitutional amendment in February 2016); election last held on 17 April 2014 (next to be held in April 2019); prime minister appointed nominated by the president from the majority party in Parliament
election results: Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA reelected president for a fourth term; percent of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (FLN) 81.5%, Ali BENFLIS (FLN) 12.2%, Abdelaziz BELAID (Future Front) 3.4%, other 2.9%
- chief of state:
- President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (since 28 April 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ahmed OUYAHIA (since 16 August 2017)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in two rounds if needed for a 5-year term (2-term limit reinstated by constitutional amendment in February 2016);
- election last held on 17 April 2014 (next to be held in April 2019);
- prime minister nominated by the president from the majority party in Parliament
- election results:
- Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA reelected president for a fourth term;
- percent of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (FLN) 81.5%, Ali BENFLIS (FLN) 12.2%, Abdelaziz BELAID (Future Front) 3.4%, other 2.9%
chief of state: President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (since 28 April 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister Abdelmalek SELLAL Ahmed OUYAHIA (since 28 April 2014) 16 August 2017)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in two rounds if needed for a 5-year term (2-term limit reinstated by constitutional amendment in February 2016); election last held on 17 April 2014 (next to be held in April 2019); prime minister nominated by the president from the majority party in Parliament
election results: Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA reelected president for a fourth term; percent of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (FLN) 81.5%, Ali BENFLIS (FLN) 12.2%, Abdelaziz BELAID (Future Front) 3.4%, other 2.9%
- chief of state:
- President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (since 28 April 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ahmed OUYAHIA (since 16 August 2017)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in two rounds if needed for a 5-year term (2-term limit reinstated by constitutional amendment in February 2016);
- election last held on 17 April 2014 (next to be held in April 2019);
- prime minister nominated by the president after consultation with the majority party in Parliament
- election results:
- Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA reelected president for a fourth term;
- percent of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (FLN) 81.5%, Ali BENFLIS (FLN) 12.2%, Abdelaziz BELAID (Future Front) 3.4%, other 2.9%
chief of state: President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (since 28 April 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister Ahmed OUYAHIA (since 16 August 2017)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in two rounds if needed for a 5-year term (2-term limit reinstated by constitutional amendment in February 2016); election last held on 17 April 2014 (next to be held in April 2019); prime minister nominated by the president from after consultation with the majority party in Parliament
election results: Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA reelected president for a fourth term; percent of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (FLN) 81.5%, Ali BENFLIS (FLN) 12.2%, Abdelaziz BELAID (Future Front) 3.4%, other 2.9%
- chief of state:
- Interim President Abdelkader BENSALAH (since 9 April 2019); note - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA resigned the presidency on 2 April 2019
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Noureddine BEDOUI (since 11 March 2019)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in two rounds if needed for a 5-year term (2-term limit reinstated by constitutional amendment in February 2016);
- election last held on 17 April 2014 (next scheduled for 12 December 2019);
- prime minister nominated by the president after consultation with the majority party in Parliament
- election results:
chief of state: Interim President Abdelkader BENSALAH (since 9 April 2019); note - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (since 28 resigned the presidency on 2 April 1999) 2019
head of government: Prime Minister Ahmed OUYAHIA Noureddine BEDOUI (since 16 August 2017) 11 March 2019)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in two rounds if needed for a 5-year term (2-term limit reinstated by constitutional amendment in February 2016); election last held on 17 April 2014 (next to be held in April scheduled for 12 December 2019); prime minister nominated by the president after consultation with the majority party in Parliament
election results: Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA reelected president for a fourth term; percent Abdelmadjid TEBBOUNE (NLF) 58.1%, Abdelkader BENGRINA (Movement of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (FLN) 81.5%, National Construction) 17.4%, Ali BENFLIS (FLN) 12.2%, (Vanguard of Freedoms) 10.5%, Azzedine MIHOUBI (RND) 7.3%, Abdelaziz BELAID (Future Front) 3.4%, other 2.9% 6.7%
- chief of state:
- President Abdelmadjid TEBBOUNE (since 12 December 2019)
- head of government:
- Abdelaziz DJERAD (since 28 December 2019)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in two rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 12 December 2019 (next to be held in 2024);
- prime minister nominated by the president after consultation with the majority party in Parliament
- election results:
chief of state: Interim President Abdelkader BENSALAH Abdelmadjid TEBBOUNE (since 9 April 2019); note - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA resigned the presidency on 2 April 2019 12 December 2019)
head of government: Prime Minister Noureddine BEDOUI Abdelaziz DJERAD (since 11 March 28 December 2019)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in two rounds if needed for a 5-year term (2-term limit reinstated by constitutional amendment in February 2016); (eligible for a second term); election last held on 17 April 2014 (next scheduled for 12 December 2019); 2019 (next to be held in 2024); prime minister nominated by the president after consultation with the majority party in Parliament
election results: Abdelmadjid TEBBOUNE (NLF) 58.1%, Abdelkader BENGRINA (Movement of National Construction) 17.4%, Ali BENFLIS (Vanguard of Freedoms) 10.5%, 10.6%, Azzedine MIHOUBI (RND) 7.3%, Abdelaziz BELAID (Future Front) 6.7%
- chief of state:
- President Abdelmadjid TEBBOUNE (since 12 December 2019)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ayman BENABDERRAHMANE (since 7 July 2021);
- note - President TEBBOUNE appointed BENABDERRAHMANE as prime minister following the resignation of Prime Minister Abdelaziz DJERAD on 24 June Abdelaziz DJERAD (since 28 December 2019)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in two rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 12 December 2019 (next to be held in 2024);
- prime minister nominated by the president after consultation with the majority party in Parliament
- election results:
- 2014: Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA reelected president for a fourth term;
- percent of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (FLN) 81.5%, Ali BENFLIS (FLN) 12.2%, Abdelaziz BELAID (Future Front) 3.4%, other 2.9%
chief of state: President Abdelmadjid TEBBOUNE (since 12 December 2019)
head of government: Prime Minister Ayman BENABDERRAHMANE (since 7 July 2021); note - President TEBBOUNE appointed BENABDERRAHMANE as prime minister following the resignation of Prime Minister Abdelaziz DJERAD on 24 June Abdelaziz DJERAD (since 28 December 2019)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in two rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 12 December 2019 (next to be held in 2024); prime minister nominated by the president after consultation with the majority party in Parliament
election results:
2019: Abdelmadjid TEBBOUNE (NLF) 58.1%, Abdelkader BENGRINA (Movement of National Construction) 17.4%, Ali BENFLIS (Vanguard of Freedoms) 10.6%, Azzedine MIHOUBI (RND) 7.3%, Abdelaziz BELAID (Future Front) 6.7%
2014: Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA reelected president for a fourth term; percent of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (FLN) 81.5%, Ali BENFLIS (FLN) 12.2%, Abdelaziz BELAID (Future Front) 3.4%, other 2.9%
- chief of state:
- President Abdelmadjid TEBBOUNE (since 12 December 2019)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ayman BENABDERRAHMANE (since 7 July 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in two rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 12 December 2019 (next to be held in 2024);
- prime minister nominated by the president after consultation with the majority party in Parliament
- election results:
- 2014: Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA reelected president for a fourth term;
- percent of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (FLN) 81.5%, Ali BENFLIS (FLN) 12.2%, Abdelaziz BELAID (Future Front) 3.4%, other 2.9%
chief of state: President Abdelmadjid TEBBOUNE (since 12 December 2019)
head of government: Prime Minister Ayman BENABDERRAHMANE (since 7 July 2021); note - President TEBBOUNE appointed BENABDERRAHMANE as prime minister following the resignation of Prime Minister Abdelaziz DJERAD on 24 June Abdelaziz DJERAD (since 28 December 2019) 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in two rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 12 December 2019 (next to be held in 2024); prime minister nominated by the president after consultation with the majority party in Parliament
election results:(NLF) (FLN) 58.1%, Abdelkader BENGRINA (Movement of National Construction) (El-Bina) 17.4%, Ali BENFLIS (Vanguard of Freedoms) (Talaie El Hurriyet) 10.6%, Azzedine MIHOUBI (RND) (National Democratic Rally, RND) 7.3%, Abdelaziz BELAID (Future Front) (Front El Mustakbal, FM) 6.7%
2014: Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA reelected president for a fourth term; percent of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (FLN) 81.5%, Ali BENFLIS (FLN) 12.2%, Abdelaziz BELAID (Future Front) 3.4%, other 2.9%
- chief of state:
- President Abdelmadjid TEBBOUNE (since 12 December 2019)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Nadir LARBAOUI (since 11 November 2023)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in two rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 12 December 2019 (next to be held in 2024);
- prime minister nominated by the president after consultation with the majority party in Parliament
- election results:
- 2014: Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA reelected president for a fourth term;
- percent of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (FLN) 81.5%, Ali BENFLIS (FLN) 12.2%, Abdelaziz BELAID (Future Front) 3.4%, other 2.9%
chief of state: President Abdelmadjid TEBBOUNE (since 12 December 2019)
head of government: Prime Minister Ayman BENABDERRAHMANE Nadir LARBAOUI (since 7 July 2021) 11 November 2023)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in two rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 12 December 2019 (next to be held in 2024); prime minister nominated by the president after consultation with the majority party in Parliament
election results:
2019: Abdelmadjid TEBBOUNE (FLN) 58.1%, Abdelkader BENGRINA (El-Bina) 17.4%, Ali BENFLIS (Talaie El Hurriyet) 10.6%, Azzedine MIHOUBI (National Democratic Rally, RND) 7.3%, Abdelaziz BELAID (Front El Mustakbal, FM) 6.7%
2014: Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA reelected president for a fourth term; percent of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (FLN) 81.5%, Ali BENFLIS (FLN) 12.2%, Abdelaziz BELAID (Future Front) 3.4%, other 2.9%
- chief of state:
- President Abdelmadjid TEBBOUNE (since 12 December 2019)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Nadir LARBAOUI (since 11 November 2023)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in two rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 7 September 2024 (next to be held in 2029);
- prime minister nominated by the president after consultation with the majority party in Parliament
- election results:
2019: (FLN) 58.1%, Abdelkader BENGRINA (El-Bina) 17.4%, Ali BENFLIS (Talaie El Hurriyet) 10.6%, Azzedine MIHOUBI (RND) 7.3%, Abdelaziz BELAID (Future Front) 6.7%
chief of state: President Abdelmadjid TEBBOUNE (since 12 December 2019)
head of government: Prime Minister Nadir LARBAOUI (since 11 November 2023)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in two rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 12 December 2019 7 September 2024 (next to be held in 2024); 2029); prime minister nominated by the president after consultation with the majority party in Parliament
election results:2019: 2024: Abdelmadjid TEBBOUNE (NLF) 94.7%, Abdelaali Hassani CHERIF (MSP) 3.2%, Youcef AOUCHICHE (FFS) 2.2%
2019: (FLN) 58.1%, Abdelkader BENGRINA (El-Bina) 17.4%, Ali BENFLIS (Talaie El Hurriyet) 10.6%, Azzedine MIHOUBI (National Democratic Rally, RND) (RND) 7.3%, Abdelaziz BELAID (Front El Mustakbal, FM) 6.7% (Future Front)
2014: Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA reelected president for a fourth term; percent of vote - Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA (FLN) 81.5%, Ali BENFLIS (FLN) 12.2%, Abdelaziz BELAID3.4%, other 2.9% 6.7%
- chief of state:
- President Abdelmadjid TEBBOUNE (since 12 December 2019)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Sifi GHRIEB (since 28 August 2025)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
- election/appointment process:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in two rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- prime minister nominated by the president after consultation with the majority party in Parliament
- most recent election date:
- 7 September 2024
- election results:
2019: (FLN) 58.1%, Abdelkader BENGRINA (El-Bina) 17.4%, Ali BENFLIS (Talaie El Hurriyet) 10.6%, Azzedine MIHOUBI (RND) 7.3%, Abdelaziz BELAID (Future Front) 6.7%
- expected date of next election:
- 2029
chief of state: President Abdelmadjid TEBBOUNE (since 12 December 2019)
head of government: Prime Minister Nadir LARBAOUI Sifi GHRIEB (since 11 November 2023) 28 August 2025)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the presidentelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in two rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 7 September 2024 (next to be held in 2029); prime minister nominated by the president after consultation with the majority party in Parliament
most recent election date: 7 September 2024
election results:
2024: Abdelmadjid TEBBOUNE (NLF) 94.7%, Abdelaali Hassani CHERIF (MSP) 3.2%, Youcef AOUCHICHE (FFS) 2.2%
2019: (FLN) 58.1%, Abdelkader BENGRINA (El-Bina) 17.4%, Ali BENFLIS (Talaie El Hurriyet) 10.6%, Azzedine MIHOUBI (RND) 7.3%, Abdelaziz BELAID (Future Front) 6.7%
expected date of next election: 2029
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