Algeria held parliamentary elections on July 2nd, with over 25 million citizens eligible to vote for the 407 seats in the People’s National Assembly. Thirty-five political parties participated, including some that had previously boycotted the 2021 legislative elections. However, voter turnout remained notably low throughout the day, indicating a lack of widespread enthusiasm for the political process. By 3:00 PM local time, the national electoral authority reported a participation rate of only 11.24%. This suggests limited public engagement in selecting representatives for the five-year term. The low participation raises questions about public confidence in the current political landscape and the electoral process itself. Further analysis will be needed to fully understand the factors contributing to the disengagement.

English
Français
Español
हिन्दी
中文