In Algeria’s presidential election, the two unsuccessful candidates challenged the voter turnout and results, alleging fraud, despite incumbent President Abdelmadjid Tebboune winning with nearly 95 percent of the vote. Islamist candidate Abdelaali Hassani, who conceded to Tebboune, criticized the process while acknowledging the landslide victory. The moderate Islamist party leader’s remarks came after the country’s electoral authority, ANIE, declared Tebboune the winner in Saturday’s ballot.
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Israel and Hamas Work on Final Details of Gaza Cease-Fire Deal, Officials Say
Mediators are working to finalize a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas to release hostages in Gaza after a year of devastating war. Both sides have not publicly endorsed the agreement, with Israel and U.S. officials awaiting a final response from Hamas. Negotiations in Qatar are addressing issues like redeployment of Israeli forces in Gaza, prisoner exchanges, and preventing armed fighters from returning to northern Gaza. Full Article
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