Abdelmadjid Tebboune wins re-election in Algeria with 95% of vote, the country’s electoral authority says

Addis Ababa, September 9, 2024 (FBC) – Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s two opponents, moderate Islamist Abdelaali Hassani and left-wing candidate Youcef Aouchiche, received 3.17% and 2.16% of the vote respectively. This re-election marks Tebboune’s second five-year term.

Following the election, all three campaigns expressed concerns about irregularities in the announced results, citing inconsistencies in participation figures and questioning the accuracy of the reported 48% turnout, Sputnik Africa reported.

All three candidates campaigned heavily on attracting the youth vote, promising improved living standards and reduced reliance on hydrocarbons.

Tebboune, seeking re-election, touted economic successes during his first term, including increased job creation and higher wages. He pledged to create an additional 450,000 jobs if re-elected.