Member State of the African Union Member State of the Arab League A constitutional referendum was held in Algeria on 23 February 1989.

[1] Coming after the 1988 October Riots, the new constitution removed references to socialism and allowed for multi-party democracy.

Despite calls for a boycott by radical Islamists and opposition from trade unions and FLN members, the amendments were approved by 73% of voters with a 79% turnout.

[2] Local elections were scheduled for the following year, with parliamentary elections to be held in 1991.