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President Abdelmadjid Tebboune pardons 4,000 detainees to mark 70th anniversary of the independence war with France.
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Abdelmadjid Tebboune has won a second term, but what will be the most difficult issues he will grapple with?
Constitutional Court says the incumbent held his seat by securing 84.3 percent of the votes in September 7 polls.
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The Algerian leader, who is backed by the country’s army, secures 94.7 percent of the votes, authorities say.
The president is expected to win five more years in the vote with no surprises anticipated.
No major changes expected with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune expected to win despite concerns about low turnout.
Analysts predict little change from a vote likely to confirm the incumbent.
Profiles of the three contenders to lead one of Africa’s largest and most influential countries.