Algeria prepares for local elections on November 28

Political campaigning is underway in Algeria for the upcoming local elections for the Communal People's Assemblies (APC) and Wilaya People's Assemblies (APW), scheduled for November 28. Candidates are focusing their platforms on improving public services, enhancing local economic potential, and prioritizing the daily concerns of citizens.

In Skikda, Monder Bouden, Secretary General of the National Rally for Democracy (RND), advocated for a participatory management approach based on consultation and the interests of the general public. Meanwhile, General Saïd Chanegriha, Chief of Staff of the People's National Army (ANP), reaffirmed the military's commitment to securing the electoral process. Chanegriha described the vote as a national event essential for consolidating democratic institutions and building a “new Algeria,” stating that the military will ensure a stable and serene environment for voters to cast their ballots.