Algerian President Tebboune Clinches Re-Election Amid Controversy

Algerian President Abdulmadjid Tebboune won re-election with 95% of the vote amid allegations of electoral irregularities. Rival candidate Hassani Cherif claimed vote manipulation and proxy voting. The election saw a 48% turnout. Tebboune's re-election likely means continued social spending policies funded by increased energy revenues.

Algerian President Abdulmadjid Tebboune was declared the overwhelming winner of Saturday's election with 95% of the vote, amid allegations of electoral irregularities by rival candidates.

The turnout was 48%, indicating low voter participation, while Hassani Cherif's campaign claimed officials inflated results and engaged in proxy voting.

Tebboune, backed by the military, is expected to maintain his social spending policies driven by increased energy revenues, despite economic challenges like high inflation and unemployment.

(With inputs from agencies.)