Abdelmadjid Tebboune facts for kids

Quick facts for kids His Excellency Abdelmadjid Tebboune GMNOM
عبد المجيد تبون
Tebboune in 2024
8th President of Algeria
Incumbent
Assumed office 19 December 2019
Prime Minister	Sabri Boukadoum (Acting) Abdelaziz Djerad Aymen Benabderrahmane Nadir Larbaoui
Preceded by	Abdelkader Bensalah (Acting)
16th Prime Minister of Algeria
In office 25 May 2017 – 15 August 2017
President	Abdelaziz Bouteflika
Preceded by	Abdelmalek Sellal
Succeeded by	Ahmed Ouyahia
Additional offices Minister of Defence Incumbent Assumed office 19 December 2019 President Himself Prime Minister Sabri Boukadoum (Acting) Abdelaziz Djerad Aymen Benabderrahmane Preceded by Ahmed Gaid Salah (Acting) Abdelaziz Bouteflika (de jure) Minister of Commerce Interim In office 19 January 2017 – 15 August 2017 President Abdelaziz Bouteflika Preceded by Bakhti Belaïb Succeeded by Ahmed Saci Minister of Housing and Urban Development and the City In office 3 September 2012 – 25 May 2017 President Abdelaziz Bouteflika Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal Preceded by Noureddine Moussa Succeeded by Youcef Cherfa Minister of Housing and Urban Development In office 31 May 2001 – 4 June 2002 President Abdelaziz Bouteflika Prime Minister Ali Benflis Preceded by Abdellah Bounekraf Succeeded by Mohamed Nadir Hamimid Minister Delegate for Local Communities In office 26 June 2000 – 31 May 2001 President Abdelaziz Bouteflika Prime Minister Ali Benflis Preceded by Noureddine Kasdali Succeeded by Dahou Ould Kablia Minister of Communication and Culture In office 23 December 1999 – 26 June 2000 President Abdelaziz Bouteflika Prime Minister Ahmed Benbitour Preceded by Abdelaziz Rahabi Succeeded by Mahieddine Amimour Minister Delegate for Local Communities In office 18 June 1991 – 22 February 1992 President Chadli Bendjedid Mohamed Boudiaf Prime Minister Sid Ahmed Ghozali Preceded by Benali Henni Succeeded by Ahmed Noui (Secretary of State) Wali of Tizi Ouzou (president of the High State Committee) In office 26 July 1989 – 18 June 1991 Preceded by Ahmed El Ghazi Succeeded by Mostefa Benmansour Wali of Tiaret In office 13 May 1984 – 10 July 1989 Preceded by Mohamed Seghir Hamrouchi Succeeded by Rabah Boubertakh Wali of Adrar In office 30 January 1983 – 13 May 1984 Preceded by Abdelkrim Bouderghouma Succeeded by Abdelmalek Sellal
Personal details
Born	(1945-11-17) 17 November 1945 (age 79) Mécheria, Aïn-Sefra, Algeria
Political party	National Liberation Front (1991–2019)
Spouse	Fatima Zohra Bella ​ (m. 1980)​
Education	National School of Administration [fr; ar]

Abdelmadjid Tebboune (Arabic: عبد المجيد تبون, romanized: ʿAbd al-Majīd Tabbūn; born 17 November 1945) is an Algerian politician. He is currently the President of Algeria and also serves as the Minister of Defence. He became president in December 2019.

Before becoming president, Tebboune was the Prime Minister of Algeria for a short time in 2017. He also served as the Minister of Housing twice, first from 2001 to 2002, and then again from 2012 to 2017. He took over as president after Abdelaziz Bouteflika and acting head of state Abdelkader Bensalah.

About Abdelmadjid Tebboune

Early Life and Education

Abdelmadjid Tebboune was born on 17 November 1945 in Mécheria, a town in Algeria. His family came from the area of Boussemghoun. His father was a respected religious scholar and a soldier.

Tebboune studied at a school linked to the Association of Algerian Muslim Ulema. He later graduated from the National School of Administration in 1969. He is married to Fatima Zohra Bella and they have five children: Saloua, Maha, Salaheddine Ilyes, Mohamed, and Khaled.

Political Journey

Tebboune has held many important roles in the Algerian government.

• From 1991 to 1992, he was a Minister-Delegate for Local Government.
• Later, he served as Minister of Communication and Culture from 1999 to 2000.
• He was again Minister-Delegate for Local Government from 2000 to 2001.
• He became Minister of Housing and Urban Planning from 2001 to 2002.
• In 2012, he returned to the role of Minister of Housing.

In May 2017, President Bouteflika chose Tebboune to be the new Prime Minister. This was a surprise to many. However, he served as prime minister for less than three months. In August 2017, he was replaced by Ahmed Ouyahia.

On 12 December 2019, Tebboune was elected president of Algeria. He won with 58% of the votes. He officially took office on 19 December 2019.

Presidency Highlights

Supporting the Hirak Movement

On the first anniversary of the Hirak Movement, President Tebboune made a special announcement. He declared 22 February as the Algerian "National Day of Fraternity and Cohesion Between The People and Its Army For Democracy." He praised the Hirak Movement, saying it "preserved the country from a total collapse." He also promised to fulfill the movement's demands.

Dealing with the COVID-19 Pandemic

To help stop the spread of COVID-19, Tebboune announced in March 2020 that all public marches and rallies were not allowed. This decision led to some people being arrested for protesting. Human rights groups criticized these actions, saying the government was trying to "silence Algerians."

Constitutional Changes

In December 2019, President Tebboune met with former Prime Minister Ahmed Benbitour to discuss building a "new Republic." In January 2020, Tebboune created a group of 17 experts to review the country's constitution. This group, led by Ahmed Laraba, was asked to suggest changes.

Tebboune asked the group to focus on several key areas:

• Making citizens' rights stronger.
• Fighting corruption.
• Balancing the powers of the government's different branches.
• Giving more oversight power to the parliament.
• Making the justice system more independent.
• Ensuring everyone is equal under the law.
• Setting a firm two-term limit for presidents. This was a major point for the Hirak Movement.

The proposed changes to the constitution were published in May 2020. The public could also suggest ideas. The new constitution was approved by the government and parliament. It was then put to a public vote on 1 November 2020, the anniversary of Algeria's war of independence. The changes were approved by 66.68% of voters.

Tebboune meets with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in March 2022.

Health Issues

In October 2020, Tebboune tested positive for COVID-19 and went to Germany for treatment. Prime Minister Abdelaziz Djerad took over his duties temporarily. Tebboune returned to work in December 2020. In January 2021, he went back to Germany for treatment for foot problems caused by the COVID-19 infection. He returned to Algeria in February 2021.

Recent Developments

In February 2021, new protests started across Algeria. In response, Tebboune made changes to his cabinet, replacing several ministers. He also dissolved the lower house of the Algerian Parliament and called for early elections.

In July 2021, Tebboune formed a new government with Ayman Benabderrahmane as Prime Minister. In July 2021, he also offered "total assistance" to Libya.

Tebboune with Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi in April 2022.

In December 2021, Tebboune met with the French foreign minister to discuss relations and peace in Libya and Mali. In January 2022, he visited Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to talk about relations and regional issues.

In February 2022, Tebboune announced that the government would start giving unemployment benefits to young adults. This was to help young people aged 19 to 40 find jobs and keep their "dignity."

Tebboune with Vladimir Putin's close associate Vyacheslav Volodin in Moscow, Russia in June 2023.

In May 2022, during a visit to Italy, Tebboune agreed to increase gas supply to Italy and Europe. This was important after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In July 2022, he signed a €4 billion energy contract with Italy, making Algeria Italy's biggest gas supplier. He also announced plans to increase Algeria's exports of goods other than oil and gas.

In December 2022, Tebboune met with the French Minister of Interior to discuss relations and issues like visas for Algerians. In June 2023, he visited Russia and met with President Vladimir Putin. They agreed to strengthen the "strategic partnership" between their countries.

In 2024, he spoke out against Israel's military actions in the Gaza Strip. He accused Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians.

State Visits

Abdelmadjid Tebboune has made several important visits to other countries as president:

Honours and Awards

Abdelmadjid Tebboune receiving from the President Sergio Mattarella the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (Algiers, 3 November 2021).

National Honours

• Grand Master and Grand Collar of the National Order of Merit (Algeria's highest honour)

Foreign Honours

•  Italy:
  • Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (3 November 2021)
•  Jordan:
  • Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Renaissance (4 December 2022)
•  Palestine:
  • Grand Collar of the State of Palestine (6 December 2021)
•  Portugal:
  • Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry (23 May 2023)
•  Russia:
  • Medal of the Order of Friendship (15 June 2023)
•  Tunisia:
  • Grand Collar of the National Order of Merit of Tunisia (15 December 2021)
•  Oman:
  • Grand Collar of the Order of Al-Said (29 October 2024)

See Also

In Spanish: Abdelmadjid Tebboune para niños

• Cabinet of Algeria