Abdelaziz Djerad


Abdelaziz Djerad is an Algerian politician who is serving as Prime Minister of Algeria since 28 December 2019.

Early life

Djerad was born in Khenchela on 12 February 1954. After completing a bachelor's degree at the Institute of Political Sciences and International Relations of Algiers in 1976, he moved to Paris Nanterre University where be obtained his doctorate. He also worked as a professor of political science at the University of Algiers and published several books.

Political career

1990s

Djerad served under the heads of Ali Kafi, Liamine Zéroual, and Abdelaziz Bouteflika. However, in 2003, under Bouteflika, he was sidelined and has since become an outspoken critic of the former President.

Premiership (2019–present)

On 28 December 2019, Djerad was appointed Prime Minister of Algeria by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and was immediately tasked with forming a new government. A government was named on 2 January 2020.