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Why Algeria's President is not a uniting figure

Why Algeria's President is not a uniting figure

Algeria's incumbent President Abdelmajid Tebboune is re-elected amid low voter turn out.

Focus on Africa · BBC World Service

September 9, 202431m 4s

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Show Notes

Algeria's incumbent President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has been re-elected with almost 95% of the vote. Election officials reported that less than 6 million of the country's 24 million voters turned out to vote raising questions about Tebboune's popular support. We'll get analysis.

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Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Bella Hassan, Kaine Pieri, Stefania Okereke and Patrcia Whitehorne. Technical Producer: Jack Graysmark Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard