Results of Algerian elections to be announced today

Vote selection operations have started in Algeria immediately after the close of ballot boxes on Thursday night to elect a new president for the country. The selection of votes is being made in the presence of representatives of the provinces, members of the municipal committees and the independent committees and a representative for the "free candidate," Abdul Aziz Bouteflika.

The Algerian Ministry of the Interior announced that the rate of participation in the voting two hours before sealing off the balloting boxes was 50.84%.

Today, the Algerian minister of the interior will announce in a press conference the results of these elections.