Cover image: Un homme vote aux élections législatives à Alger, en Algérie, le 2 juillet 2026. © Fateh Guidoum, AP

'Important for the nation': Algerians come out to vote for new parliament

· France 24

Algerians are heading to the polls on July 2 as voters are set to elect their new parliament. To increase voter turnout, the day has been made a public holiday and public transport is free. Authorities want a better turnout than during the last elections, where only a quarter of voters went to cast their ballot. FRANCE 24's Claire Paccalin tells us more about the key concerns on this election day.