Algerians hold parliamentary elections overshadowed by candidate bans
2 Jul 2026, 12:13 GMT
By FRANCE 24
Topic: Africa
Source URL: https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20260702-algerians-vote-in-parliamentary-elections-overshadowed-by-candidate-bans
Algerians on Thursday voted in parliamentary elections amid concerns over turnout after a campaign season marked by low attendance at official campaign events. Electoral authorities barred 269 candidates from running for the 407-seat lower house of parliament ahead of the vote.