The Latest Breaking News from Algeria

Voting stations across Algeria closed Saturday night after an hour's extension for the presidential election expected to bring a second term for incumbent Abdelmadjid Tebboune. The country's election authority said that vote counting so far suggested voter turnout was 48% in Algeria and 19.6% for precincts abroad.

The president is expected to win five more years in the vote with no surprises anticipated.

Less than half of Algeria's eligible voters cast a ballot in the country's presidential poll, preliminary figures from electoral authorities showed early Sunday, despite incumbent Abdelmadjid Tebboune's hopes for a high turnout.

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Algerians began voting on Saturday in a presidential election widely expected to bring a second term for the incumbent, Abdelmadjid Tebboune.

No major changes expected with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune expected to win despite concerns about low turnout.

Algeria's upcoming presidential election reflects historical shifts and incumbent dominance, shaping the country's political landscape.

Analysts predict little change from a vote likely to confirm the incumbent.

Algerians were set to cast ballots on Saturday in a presidential election widely expected to see Abdelmadjid Tebboune secure a second term.

Algerians headed to the polls on Saturday to elect their next president, with incumbent Abdelmadjid Tebboune eyeing a second term. He faced moderate Islamist candidate Abdelaali Hassani and socialist candidate Youcef Aouchiche. Preliminary results could be made public as early as Saturday night.

Some 24 million Algerians vote on Saturday to elect their next president, with incumbent Abdelmadjid Tebboune the clear favourite of only three candidates. If Algeria has enjoyed economic and social stability during his five years in power, human rights organisations warn of a decrease of freedom and rights.