Algeria’s Electoral Campaign Intensifies: Presidential Contenders Unveil Ambitious Reforms on Day Nine

✏️ BY: Dr. Hana Saada

Algiers, Algeria | August 24th, 2024 — As Algeria’s presidential campaign reaches its ninth day, the three candidates vying for the nation’s highest office have accelerated their campaign efforts, delivering a series of high-profile speeches and engaging in numerous public appearances. The heightened activity marks a crucial phase in the lead-up to the September 7, 2024, elections, where candidates are positioning themselves as agents of transformative change.

Abdelmadjid Tebboune: Enhancing Governance and Regional Development

Incumbent President Abdelmadjid Tebboune is campaigning on a platform centered around substantial improvements in state governance and increased public engagement. His proposed reforms are designed to bolster the efficiency of Algeria’s governmental institutions and facilitate better regional development. Tebboune’s agenda includes revising the constitution and legal frameworks governing local government, as well as restructuring Algeria’s administrative divisions to enhance decentralization.

Tebboune advocates for a complete overhaul of the commune and wilaya laws, aiming to introduce a more rational administrative structure by eliminating the daïra as a divisional tier. This move is intended to streamline governance and foster balanced development across the country. His program emphasizes strengthening the coordination between the executive and legislative branches of government and actively involving parliamentarians in significant state decisions. Tebboune also highlights the importance of enhancing political and trade union freedoms while ensuring that resource allocation and development projects are equitably distributed among Algeria’s diverse regions.

Youcef Aouchiche: Comprehensive Political and Institutional Reforms

Youcef Aouchiche, representing the Socialist Forces Front (FFS), offers a contrasting vision focused on comprehensive political and institutional reforms. Aouchiche’s platform advocates for a new democratic framework, proposing a constituent assembly to design a more transparent and participatory political system. His plan includes the creation of mechanisms to ensure the separation of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, along with preventive measures against corruption and abuse of power.

Aouchiche envisions transforming Algeria’s political system into a semi-presidential model with a strengthened parliamentary focus. His proposed reforms extend to judicial changes, including revising the judge appointment process and enhancing the judiciary’s independence. Economic reform is also a priority, with plans to establish major local economic hubs and reform administrative divisions by creating new wilayas and communes. To address regional disparities, Aouchiche proposes a development fund for rural and mountainous areas and a new law to ensure regional balance in rural and regional development.

Abdelaali Hassani Cherif: Strengthening the Rule of Law and Government Institutions

Abdelaali Hassani Cherif, the candidate from the Society for Peace Movement (MSP), presents a reform agenda focused on reinforcing the rule of law and improving government institutions. Cherif’s platform highlights a constitutional and legal overhaul designed to criminalize infringements on civil liberties more rigorously, ensure a balanced separation of powers, and simplify the establishment of political parties and associations.

Cherif’s proposed reforms include enhancing parliamentary oversight, deepening judicial reforms, and empowering local elected assemblies. His program places significant emphasis on good governance, transparency, anti-corruption measures, and public service improvement. Notable initiatives under his platform include implementing a national electronic governance system and enhancing information and communication technology infrastructure.

Political Dynamics and Regional Implications

The intensified campaign activity and the varied proposals from the presidential candidates underscore a pivotal moment in Algeria’s political landscape. Each candidate offers a distinct vision for the country’s future, reflecting diverse ideological perspectives and strategic priorities. As the campaign progresses, the Algerian electorate faces a choice between contrasting approaches to governance, regional development, and institutional reform.

With the election date approaching, the candidates’ platforms provide a comprehensive overview of their plans to address Algeria’s pressing issues. The outcome of this election will likely shape the nation’s trajectory for years to come, impacting everything from administrative efficiency to regional equity and democratic governance.

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