The Algerian presidency created a surprise by announcing on Thursday that the presidential vote would take place on September 7, three months before the date initially planned. The last presidential election, won by Abdelmadjid Tebboune with 58% of the votes, took place on December 12, 2019.
He succeeded Abdelaziz Bouteflika, forced to resign in 2019 under pressure from the army and Hirak, a popular protest movement. No reason has been given to explain the early holding of the next election.