CAIRO – Algeria’s constitutional court has confirmed that President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has been re-elected for a second term with 84.30% of the vote in the September 7 election, according to state media reports on September 14.
The voter turnout was reported to be 46.10%. Tebboune’s victory was notable given the allegations of irregularities raised by rival candidate Abdelaali Hassani Cherif’s campaign.
Hassani Cherif, a moderate Islamist, received 9.56% of the vote, while Youcef Aouchiche, a moderate secularist, secured 6.14%. Both challengers were seen as having the backing of Algeria’s powerful establishment. Tebboune, who is supported by the military, faced only nominal opposition in the election.