Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has secured a second term with 84.3% of the vote in last weeks election, official results revealed on Saturday, following an initial tally that was contested by his challengers.
The preliminary results, announced by Algeria's electoral authority, ANIE, had initially awarded Tebboune nearly 95% of the vote. This prompted his opponents to challenge the figures, filing appeals with the Constitutional Court.
On Saturday, the courts president, Omar Belhadj, announced the final official count, confirming Tebboune's overwhelming lead over his two lesser-known rivals.
We announce that Mr Abdelmadjid Tebboune is elected for a second term, and will assume his responsibilities when he swears in, Belhadj said in a live broadcast on national television and radio.
The 78-year-old incumbent was widely expected to win comfortably, with his primary focus on securing a strong voter turnout. Belhadj reported that voter participation stood at 46.1% for the September 7 election.
