Algeria and Chad Ramp Up Election Campaigns Ahead of Upcoming Votes

In Algeria, political parties have intensified campaigning for the legislative elections scheduled for 2 July. Leaders such as MSP president Hassani Cherif, FFS secretary Youcef Aouchiche, and other party heads have called for massive voter turnout, framing the election as a decisive moment for parliamentary strength, national development and better representation of youth, women and vulnerable groups. The campaigns stress improvements in health, education, border regions and economic growth, urging citizens to choose competent candidates to support legislative oversight.

In Chad, a June 21 partial legislative and senatorial election will decide two seats in historically MPS‑controlled constituencies. The race has attracted attention because TikTok star Aza Ahmat Acyl, known as “Zanzoune,” is running for the Party for Peace and Social Cohesion (PCS). Her candidacy has forced the ruling MPS to publicly address a poll favorable to her, highlighting the growing influence of social‑media personalities in Chadian politics. Analysts see the election as a test of the PCS’s ability to challenge the long‑standing dominance of the MPS and potentially reshape local power balances.