Algeria Calls Presidential Election For April 18

Algeria Calls Presidential Election For April 18

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika is seen on a wheelchair as he casts his vote at a polling station in Algiers. AFP

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika issued a decree on Friday calling a much anticipated presidential election for April 18.

Bouteflika “issued a presidential decree calling voters to the polls for a presidential election that will take place on Thursday, April 18,” a statement from his office said.