Claire Paccalin
Coverage of Claire Paccalin in the Nexus archive.
- Algeria votes for new parliament with turnout and cost-of-living in focus
Algerians voted on July 2 to elect a new parliament amid expectations of low turnout and controversy over the government disqualifying about a third of potential candidates. The election context includes concerns about cost-of-living issues and blocked candidates from major constituencies.
- 'Important for the nation': Algerians come out to vote for new parliament
Algerians are voting on July 2 to elect a new parliament, with the day declared a public holiday and free public transport to boost turnout. Authorities aim for higher participation than the previous election, where only 25% of voters cast ballots. FRANCE 24's Claire Paccalin provides insights into the election's key concerns.
- Algerians head to polls to elect new parliament
Algerians are voting in parliamentary elections on July 2, seven years after the pro-democracy Hirak protests. Low voter turnout is expected, mirroring the 23% turnout in 2019, as citizens express discontent with political options despite no opposition boycott this year. FRANCE 24's Claire Paccalin reports from Algiers.