Algeria schedules presidential election for September 7

President Tebboune prepares for reelection bid amidst economic challenges and political tensions.

Algeria announces a presidential election date of September 7, earlier than the expected December 2024 timeframe.
President Abdelmajid Tebboune, backed by the military, aims for a second term in the face of mounting economic and political issues.
Only Zoubida Assoul, a lawyer known for defending political prisoners, has officially announced a challenge against Tebboune.
The upcoming election will be Algeria's first since Tebboune's victory in a low-turnout 2019 election following a popular movement that ousted his predecessor.
Algeria's economy continues to struggle with inflation, unemployment, and food shortages, despite a bump in natural gas revenue.