Algerian Press Highlights End of Campaign and Electoral Silence as Presidential Election Approaches

As the September 7 presidential election approaches, the national press in Algeria has extensively covered the end of the electoral campaign and the beginning of the electoral silence. Headlines across various newspapers highlighted the conclusion of three weeks of intense campaigning and provided summaries of the final speeches and commitments made by the three candidates. El Moudjahid and e-bourse emphasized the start of the electoral silence and the candidates’ final appeals for a high voter turnout, while Horizons detailed the candidates’ last messages, focusing on their shared call for increased voter participation.

Coverage also included observations on the campaign’s overall tone and the significance of the candidates’ final rallies. El Watan noted the fair and responsible nature of the competition, while La Nation reported a significant turnout among the Algerian diaspora, especially women, who began voting on Monday. El Badil and El Khabar highlighted the candidates’ efforts to engage voters and their final attempts to convince the public to vote in large numbers. The press has portrayed the campaign as a pivotal moment in Algerian political action, reflecting the candidates’ drive to secure a strong voter response on election day.