The Algerian National Independent Election Authority (ANIE) has reaffirmed its commitment to organizing fair and transparent local elections. ANIE President, Said Arous, emphasized the importance of these elections in promoting democracy and ensuring the participation of citizens in the electoral process. He highlighted the authority's efforts to provide equal opportunities for all candidates and ensure that the electoral process is conducted in accordance with the constitution and laws.
A ceremony was held at the International Conference Center in Algiers, where the ANIE president oversaw the draw for the allocation of airtime to candidates in public media during the election campaign. The event was attended by Minister of Communication, Mohamed Bouslimani, and other officials. Arous stressed that the allocation of airtime is a crucial step in preparing for the elections and ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to present their programs.
The ANIE has allocated 800 time slots, each lasting three minutes, for candidates to present their programs on public television and radio channels during the 20-day election campaign. The total airtime allocated is 1267 hours and 48 minutes. The channels involved in broadcasting the candidates' interventions include public television channels, such as Canal Algérien, and national radio channels.
The ANIE president emphasized the importance of the media in promoting a fair and transparent electoral process. He highlighted the role of the media in providing citizens with accurate information and enabling them to make informed decisions. Arous also stressed the need for professionalism and responsibility in the media's coverage of the elections.
The ANIE has also signed an "Electoral Ethics Charter" with representatives of political parties and independent lists. The charter aims to promote a culture of transparency and fairness in the electoral process. The ANIE has also taken measures to ensure the integrity of the electoral process, including the use of electronic systems to record candidates' interventions.
The local elections are scheduled to take place on November 28. The election campaign will officially begin on November 5 and will last for 20 days. The ANIE has confirmed that it is fully prepared to ensure the success of the elections.
The elections are seen as a crucial step in promoting democracy and good governance in Algeria. The ANIE's efforts to ensure fairness and transparency have been welcomed by political parties and civil society organizations. The elections will elect members of local councils and provincial assemblies.
Key points
- ANIE allocates 800 time slots for candidates to present their programs on public media during the 20-day election campaign.
- The ANIE signs an "Electoral Ethics Charter" with representatives of political parties and independent lists to promote transparency and fairness.
- The local elections are scheduled to take place on November 28, with the election campaign beginning on November 5.
