Abdelmadjid Tebboune

Algerians are voting in parliamentary elections amid concerns over cost-of-living issues and candidate bans. Nearly 25 million voters are choosing among 1,235 candidates for 407 seats, with the government declaring a paid holiday to boost turnout. Over 269 candidates, including some from the Hirak pro-democracy movement, were banned for alleged links to illicit financial networks and suspicious political activities.

Algerians are voting in parliamentary elections amid cost-of-living concerns and candidate bans. Nearly 25 million voters are choosing among 1,235 candidates for 407 seats, with 269 candidates barred over alleged financial and political ties. Security measures and adjusted voting schedules were implemented, including early voting in southern regions and diaspora communities.

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune ordered the expedited launch of the first phase of the Laghouat-Ghardaïa-El Meniaa railway project during a Council of Ministers meeting. The project involves accelerating construction sites for this infrastructure initiative.

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announced the full launch of the National Digital Services Portal during a Council of Ministers meeting, aiming to optimize management and reduce expenses.