Algerians vote in presidential poll as Tebboune eyes easy victory

The 78-year-old is heavily favoured to see off both challengers, moderate Islamist Abdelaali Hassani and socialist candidate Youcef Aouchiche. The streets of the capital Algiers were mostly quiet early on Saturday, with most voters expected to head to the polling stations from mid-day. "I came early to exercise my duty and choose the president of my country in a democratic manner," Sid Ali Mahmoudi, a 70-year-old early voter, told AFP. Polling stations opened at 8:00 am (0700 GMT) and are set to close at 7:00 pm.