Algeria begins local election campaign for November polls

The electoral campaign for Algeria’s local elections, involving the renewal of Communal People's Assemblies (APC) and Wilaya People's Assemblies (APW), officially commenced this Thursday. The campaign period will run for 23 days, concluding three days before the scheduled vote on November 28.

Political parties have begun mobilizing across the country to present candidates and programs. The Rassemblement National Démocratique (RND), led by Monder Bouden, is focusing its initial efforts on southern wilayas including Timimoun, In Salah, In Guezzam, Tamanrasset, Bordj Badji Mokhtar, and Adrar. The MSP, led by Abdelaali Hassani Cherif, has launched its activities in El Oued, while the Mouvement El Bina, led by Abdelkader Bengrina, is starting in Bouira.

Political leaders are emphasizing voter mobilization to combat the trend of declining participation seen in previous elections. The campaign is governed by legal frameworks requiring state institutions to maintain neutrality and ensure equitable media access for all candidates and independent lists.