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Algerian presidential election kicks off

Algerian presidential election kicks off

Algiers, Sep 7 (UNI) Algerians headed to polls on Saturday to elect their next president, with more than 23 million citizens in the country eligible to cast their ballots.
Voting began early in the day, with polling stations nationwide opening at 8:00 a.m. local time (0700 GMT). Mobile polling stations have been in operation since Wednesday to access remote areas, while overseas voting commenced on Monday, catering to over 800,000 Algerians living abroad.
The National Independent Authority for Elections oversees the voting process. Regular updates will be provided throughout the day until the polls close at 8 p.m. local time (1900 GMT).

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