Algeria’s legislative elections witness historically low voter turnout

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Dans un bureau de vote d’Alger le 2 juillet 2026, jour des élections législatives en Algérie.

Recent legislative elections in Algeria concluded with a provisional voter turnout recorded at an unprecedented low of 20.79%. This figure marks a historic moment in the nation’s democratic process, reflecting a significant decline in public participation. Polling stations across the country, including in the capital Algiers, observed the subdued engagement during these pivotal parliamentary polls, a key event in contemporary African politics.

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