Nearly 24.4 million voters will choose their new president from among three candidates representing different political streams.
Algerians will head to the polls for an early presidential election featuring three candidates from diverse political backgrounds.The election is overseen by the Independent National Election Authority, a constitutional body established in 2019 to replace public authorities in a bid to ensure electoral integrity.
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, 78, running as an independent, claims to represent all Algerians, particularly the youth, middle class and disadvantaged. Tebboune promises economic and social revitalisation, aiming to achieve a GDP of $400 billion by 2027 and build 2 million housing units.President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, 78, running as an independent, claims to represent all Algerians.
Aouchiche, a political science graduate and former journalist, was elected by his party to run in the election.
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