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“yes” wins in this ballot marked with a record abstention

With 66.8% of the vote, "yes" therefore won the referendum in Algeria on the constitutional revision proposed by the government. But the vote was marked by a strong hold. With more than 75% neither for nor against, this historical record is in the form of a deprivation of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, still hospitalized…

the constitutional referendum marked by a record-breaking abstention

Algerians were called to vote on Sunday for or against the revision of the constitution. A project initiated by the president and presented by the government which is supposed to meet Hirak's hopes. The Algerians massively avoided this choice. According to the Independent National Electoral Authority, turnout was less than 24%.…

Algerians vote on constitutional revision

In Algeria, 25 million voters will be called to the polls on Sunday 1 November. They must decide on a revision of the Constitution. The Algerian authorities present this text as the basis for a "new Algeria" and as a response to Hirak's demands. One of the issues in the vote will therefore be turnout. "Do you agree with the…

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune transferred to a hospital in Germany

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune was transferred to a hospital in Germany on Wednesday, October 28, the day after his hospitalization in Algiers. The news was announced through a statement broadcast on national television. It is not known whether Abdelmadjid Tebboune is affected by coronavirus or not, because the presidency remains very discreet in the matter.…

the great mosque in Algiers consecrated today

Initiated by former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, the great mosque in Algiers, whose construction was completed a year and a half ago, is to be consecrated on October 28 with a collective prayer on the eve of Mawlid's celebration celebrating the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune is expected to lead the inauguration if his health permits. He has been hospitalized since…

influential businesswoman “Madame Maya” convicted of corruption

Known as "Madame Maya", this businesswoman posed as the hidden daughter of former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika. A court in Algiers sentenced her to 12 years in prison, a fine and seizure of her property for money laundering, influence on peddling, waste of public funds and illegal transfer of foreign currency abroad. "Madame Maya", whose real name is Zoulikha Nachinache, has been a very influential woman in Algeria for many years. An influence due to a rumor that she is the daughter of Abdelaziz Bouteflika. During…

the murder of a young girl revives mobilization on feminicides

Gatherings are scheduled this Thursday in several Algerian cities to condemn feminicides. No official figures exist, but the Facebook account Algeria Feminicides, which monitors this topic, has identified 38 since the beginning of this year. The murder of a young girl, Chaïma, revives mobilization. Chaïma was 19 and was found dead last week at a deserted gas station near Boumerdes east of Algiers. Local media claim she was raped, beaten and then burned to death. According to the prosecutor, a suspect confessed. He is…

Algerian president calls for “organizing elections”

After further discussions to try to end the Libyan conflict, the participants, parliamentary representatives from the two rival camps in Libya, announced that they had reached an agreement on reunification of the institutions. For the Algerian president, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who is following the situation in Libya very closely, it is necessary to organize elections.…

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