Abdelmadjid Tebboune is head of state of Algeria and has held the office since 12 Dec 2019. Below: the people at the top of government, how they came to office, and the 8 cabinet posts we list, each with its source.
The top of government
| Office | Holder | In office since | How chosen | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head of state | Abdelmadjid Tebboune | 12 Dec 2019 | - | - |
| Head of government | Sifi Ghrieb | 28 Aug 2025 | - | - |
How they got there
The last national election in our sources was held on 2 Jul 2026.
System of government: presidential republic.
The next national election is expected 2029. See the Algeria election dates.
The cabinet
We list 8 cabinet posts for Algeria. Appointment dates are shown where the source gives them.
| Office | Minister | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | Ahmed ATTAF | - |
| Minister of Justice | Lotfi BOUDJEMAA | - |
| Minister of Finance | Mohamed Lamine LEBBOU | - |
| Minister of Interior | Brahim MERAD | - |
| Minister of Defence | Said CHANEGRIHA | - |
| Minister of Health | Mohamed Seddik AIt MESSAOUDENE | - |
| Minister of Education | Mohammed Seghir SADAOUI | - |
| President of the Council of the Nation | Azouz Nasri | - |
Parliament, courts and independent offices
| Office | Holder | In office since | How chosen | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker of the lower house | Khalida Boufedeche | - | - | - |
| Central bank governor | Mohand Bourai | 3 Sept 2026 | - | - |
| Attorney General | Abderrahim Madjid | - | - | - |
| Electoral Commission Chair | Saad Arous | 24 Aug 2026 | - | - |
See the live Algeria page for the full directory and how we verify names.
Source: Bank of Algeria, 2026; Services du Premier Ministre, Algeria, 2026; Services du Premier ministre (Algeria), composition du gouvernement, 2026; IFES ElectionGuide, 2026. Method: how we compile this.