Algeria: President Tebboune Recommits to Raising Wages in 2027

What the report says

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune said he remains committed to raising wages in 2027, according to Algerie Presse Service as carried by AllAfrica. He said the money for the increases would be set aside in the next budget and repeated that the wage hikes would begin in 2027.

The remarks came during his regular meeting with representatives of the national media, broadcast on state television and radio on Saturday evening. Tebboune said he had previously pledged to complete 53% of the wage increases and suggested the raises could be paid in one installment if conditions allow, or in two installments otherwise.

He also pointed to broader social concerns, saying protecting purchasing power and tackling speculation remain priorities. In his comments, he linked recent price pressures on some goods to supply disruptions after wildfires in several provinces, while stressing that this did not justify sharp price rises. He said the government would act against speculation and described such behavior as harmful to the public.

More broadly, the report fits into ongoing debates in Algeria over living costs, food prices and state support for households and producers. The article says the president framed wage policy as part of a wider effort to defend citizens’ purchasing power and stabilize the market.