The campaign for Algeria's local elections is underway, with political party leaders touring the country and outlining their visions for better local governance and job creation. The elections for communal and wilaya assemblies are set for November 28. On the second day of campaigning, party leaders emphasized the need for more effective commune management, transparency, and job creation, as well as greater citizen involvement in decision-making.
Fatima-Zohra Zerouati, president of the Tajamoue Amel Djazaïr party, held a rally in Mascara, calling for a qualitative change in local governance. She advocated for new management methods that address citizen needs and promote sustainable local development. Zerouati's party program prioritizes local development through targeted projects that meet essential population needs. She urged citizens to participate in the elections to continue development efforts at the local level.
Louisa Hanoune, secretary general of the Parti des travailleurs, presented her party's program in Algiers, focusing on addressing citizens' daily concerns. The program includes increasing employment opportunities, boosting commune budgets, and establishing mechanisms for more effective population needs response. Hanoune also emphasized preserving purchasing power and highlighted measures in the 2027 finance bill, such as salary increases and industry incentives.
Abdelkader Bengrina, president of El-Bina El-Watani, spoke at a rally in Sétif, urging citizens to focus on programmatic debates and competence rather than just votes. He emphasized the importance of regaining citizen trust by presenting strong proposals and addressing concerns. Bengrina called for high citizen participation to improve future elected assemblies' performance.
In Chlef, Hadj Belghaouti, deputy secretary general of Front El-Moustakbal, stressed building strong communes with citizens as decision-making partners. He prioritized improving public services, combating bureaucracy, and enhancing transparency, while promoting consultation, participation, and local management responsibility.
Abdelâali Hassani Cherif, president of Mouvement de la société pour la paix, focused on developing border regions during a rally in El-Oued. He highlighted the need for competent elected officials to manage administrative and financial challenges in these areas. Cherif emphasized that investing in border regions is crucial for sustainable development.
Lamine Osmani, president of Sawt Echaâb, emphasized modernizing commune management through digitalization during a rally in Algiers. He argued that building a strong state starts at the commune level, requiring a deep shift in mentalities and political practices. Osmani called for using digitalization to create modern communes and improve their functioning.
Key points
- The campaign focuses on job creation, better local governance, and citizen participation.
- Party leaders emphasize the need for transparent and competent management of communes.
- The elections are set for November 28, with citizens urged to participate in the voting process.
