Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has been re-elected with an overwhelming majority, securing 94.65% of the vote, according to the country’s electoral authority, ANIE.
Tebboune, 78, won a second term in office, defeating moderate Islamist Abdelaali Hassani and socialist candidate Youcef Aouchiche.
ANIE reported that out of 5,630,000 voters, 5,320,000 cast their ballots for Tebboune, who was widely expected to win.
The electoral authority praised the election for its “broad transparency” and “electoral maturity of the people.”
However, the turnout rate remained a concern, with ANIE not providing an official figure.
The authority had earlier announced a provisional turnout rate of 48%, which was lower than expected. Hassani’s campaign questioned the accuracy of the turnout rate, alleging attempts to “inflate the results.”
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Tebboune’s re-election comes amid ongoing efforts to address the country’s economic and political challenges.
His victory is seen as a significant milestone in Algeria’s political landscape, with the president pledging to continue implementing reforms and improving the lives of Algerian citizens.
