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Algerians vote for president, France 24 (2009)

 

Bouteflika invites observers to 2009 Algerian presidential election, Magharebia (2009)

 

Algeria deputies allow third presidential term, AFP (2008)

ALGIERS (AFP) — Algeria's parliament paved the way on Wednesday for veteran President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to serve a third term by overwhelmingly approving plans to amend the constitution.

Violence ahead of Algeria polls, (BBC) 2007

Dozens of people have been killed over the last three days in Algeria in a fresh wave of fighting between the military and armed groups.

Bouteflika wins a third term, Arab News (2009)

 

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Algeria: President vows changes to constitution, electoral law, France 24 (2011)

The article discusses the announcement made by the Algerian president Abdelaziz Bouteflika to change the constitution and the electoral law in order to ''streghten democracy''.

Algeria: Islamists hope for election victory, San Francisco Chronicle (2011)

This news article says that Algeria's Islamists, buoyed by election victories of their brethren across North Africa over the past two months, are looking to triumph themselves next spring in nationwide polls.

Algeria invites observers for 2012 vote, News 24 (2011)

This news article says that Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika on Sunday 18 December, invited international observers to monitor a spring 2012 legislative vote he promised would be the country's most open ever.

Algerian Islamists seen winning more votes in 2012, Reuters Alert Net (2011)

Islamist parties may double their share of the vote in Algeria's parliamentary election next year but they will still be short of a majority, the leader of the country's biggest party said.

Algeria to invite international election observers, Magharebia (2011)

This news article say that Algeria will invite the UN, the EU, the African Union, the Arab League and other world organisations to supervise parliamentary elections next spring, President Abdelaziz Bouteflika told legislators last week-end.

Voter abstention risk worries Algeria, Magharebia (2012)

This news article says that a few months before Algeria's legislative elections, the government is facing a serious challenge – abstention.

Foreign observers to monitor Algeria vote, Magharebia (2012)

This news article says that when Algeria holds legislative elections in May, the country will for the first time permit monitoring by international observers. The European Union and the African Union recently accepted Algeria's invitation to observe the poll. According to Foreign Minister Mourad Medelci, "the Arab League, the OIC and the UN "will join in this effort and...the Arab League and the OIC will do likewise"

Algerian Islamist warns against Electoral fraud, ABC (2012)

This news article says that Algeria will witness a "social explosion" if the May legislative election is marred by fraud, an Islamist leader warned Tuesday.

Algeria’s president sets parliamentary elections for May 10, promises clean polls, Washington Post (2012)

This news article says that Algeria’s president has announced on state television that elections will be held May 10.

Algeria to allow foreign NGOs to monitor vote, Reuters (2012)

In this news article, Election observers from U.S. non-governmental organisations the Carter Center and the National Democratic Institute will for the first time be able to monitor a parliamentary election in Algeria later this year, the interior minister said on Tuesday 21 Feb.

Algerian Islamists form election pact, Irish Examiner (2012)

In this news article; Algeria’s main Islamist parties have agreed to run as an alliance in May’s parliamentary elections, boosting their chances of taking the largest number of seats, a party leader announced.

Algeria: Islamist Parties in pole position for Parliamentary elections, Newstime Africa (2012)

This news article says that more than 30 political parties and around 100 independent lists with a total of more than 10,000 candidates will compete for the 462 seats in the National People’s Assembly. As the Algerian Parliament that comes out of next legislative elections in May 10 will have 73 additional seats, passing from today’s 389 to 462, what is new in the Algerian political landscape ,it is considered to be a harbinger to constituent assembly demanded by opposition parties.

Algeria: elections, ban on foreign languages for candidates, ANSA (2012)

This news article says that the election campaign for parliamentary elections in Algeria, which will be held on May 10, begins officially on April 15 with candidates not allowed to carry out any form of propaganda until then. The other restriction imposed upon those running for election is the Arabic must be used exclusively during campaigning, with foreign languages (an allusion to French) explicitly banned.

Algerian Islamist alliance may boycott parliamentary elections, People's Daily (2012)

This news article says that an Algerian Islamist alliance said on Sunday 18 March, that it would boycott the upcoming parliamentary elections should there be evidence of fraud.

Algeria Approves 7 New Political Parties Ahead Of Elections, Bernama (2012)

This news article says that Algerian government has approved seven new political parties, bringing the number of political formations across the country to more than 30.

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Algeria begins election campaign, Magharebia (2012)

This news article says Election fever is spreading in Algeria ahead of the official start of the campaign season on Sunday (April 15th). According to a survey run by El Watan published April 5th, at least 44 per cent of voters will turn out. Polls have not shown a decisive frontrunner, however, and instead show that there will likely be a "mosaic" in parliament with no one party holding a majority.

Algeria: EU launches observer mission ahead of election, The Daily Star (2012)

The EU launched its observer mission in Algeria Monday 16 April, ahead of May 10 legislative elections, the first time the 27-nation bloc is monitoring polls in the North African country."It is out of the question that we will interfere" in the election or the campaign, mission chief Jose Ignacio Salafranca, a member of the European parliament, told a news conference.

Algeria: parliamentary elections candidates redouble campaign, New Times Africa (2012)

This news article says ahead of the Algeria’s parliamentary elections on May 10 pre-election campaign launched in April 15 is in its fifth day and thousands of contenders are intensifying their campaigns.

Algeria: "Upcoming elections must address civil society's legitimate demands on freedom of association", OHCHR (2012)

In this statement; United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of peaceful assembly and of association, Mr. Maina Kiai, today urged the Algerian authorities to seize the unique opportunity offered by the upcoming legislative elections to ensure that the new regulations for civil society organizations, adopted at the end of last year, adequately meet the requirements of international human rights law.

Algeria campaign wraps up amid voter indifference, Radio Netherlands (2012)

This news article says Algeria's parties prepared their final rallies ahead of the May 10 legislative polls Sunday 6 May, after the Arab Spring sweeping the region failed to bring new faces to the campaign and spark the electorate. As the three-week campaign wrapped up, the North African country's 21.6 million voters seemed underwhelmed by the choice of 44 parties.

Algeria: Former ruling party, Islamist alliance strong showing in elections say early estimates, The Washington Post (2012)

In this news article, political parties released preliminary estimates for Algeria’s parliamentary election on Friday 11 May, indicating strong showings by the historic government party and an Islamist alliance. Final results are expected later Friday, but based on tallies from individual polling stations across the country, the former ruling party, the National Liberation Front, known by its French initials FLN, will take over 100 seats, while the Islamist “Green Alliance” will get slightly less in the 462-seat assembly.

Algeria awaits election results after improved turnout, DW (2012)

This news article says that results of parliamentary elections in Algeria are expected Friday 11 May afternoon, after authorities announced better-than-expected turnout in the ballot. The government in Algiers reported relatively high turnout in parliamentary elections late on Thursday 10 May, a surprise after a campaign that appeared to be marred by voter mistrust and disinterest. Global turnout, national territory and diaspora combined, stands at 42.9 percent," the Interior Minister said.

Algeria MPs stage parliamentary walkout over 'poll fraud', BBC News (2012)

More than 60 Members of Parliament walked out on the inaugural session of Algerian parliament in protest of alleged fraud in the recent elections.

Algeria watchdog says Parliamentary Elections lacked legitimacy, Bloomberg (2012)

This news article says that Algeria’s legislative elections last month were “devoid of legitimacy,” the daily Al Watan newspaper reported, citing the head of an independent commission that monitored the vote.