Abdelmadjid Tebboune

Force in Play

Ordered the deployment on Oct 26, after both chambers of parliament approved it on Oct 25

Algeria's parliament approved sending army units to Niger on October 25, the country's first foreign deployment since 1973. The upper house voted first, with AFP reporting 148 of 174 senators in favour, and the lower house also approved it. On October 26, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune ordered the troops sent at Niger's request.

Updated Nov 1

Built World

In office; ordered immediate launch of southern rail projects in October 2026

Algeria has invited contractors to bid on a 341-kilometer railway section through the Sahara, along the El-Menea–In Salah–Tamanrasset corridor. On 20 October 2026, Public Works Minister Abdelkader Djelloui chaired a meeting to finalise preparations for starting work on the wider Laghouat–El Menia–In Salah–Tamanrasset line.

Updated Oct 20

Rule Changes

The amendments he ordered were published in the Official Gazette on October 14

Algeria's death penalty for deliberate forest arson and for child abduction involving torture or sexual assault took effect after the amendments were published in the Official Gazette on October 14. Both chambers of parliament approved the changes, according to the Algerian Press Service. No execution has been carried out since 1993.

Updated Oct 20

Rule Changes

As of July 2026: Told state media the election 'changed political reality'; faces legitimacy questions after record-low turnout

Algeria's July 2 parliamentary vote ended with a provisional turnout of 20.79%, the lowest figure since independence in 1962. That breaks the 23% recorded in 2021, which was already the worst on record. ANIE acting chairman Karim Khelfane authorized a one-hour extension, keeping polling stations open until 20:00 across all 69 provinces. It was not enough.

Updated Jul 5