ALGIERS, Sept. 14 (Xinhua) -- Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has won a second term after securing 84.3 percent of votes in last week's election, according to final results announced on Saturday by the country's Constitutional Court.

The court, responsible for validating the election results, held a press briefing aired live on state-run television after reviewing records from polling stations inside and outside Algeria, as well as appeals submitted by the candidates.

Out of more than 24.4 million eligible voters, 11,226,065 participated, resulting in a voter turnout of 46.1 percent. Of these votes, 9,461,428 were valid, while 1,761,637 were invalidated, according to the court.

Tebboune won with 84.3 percent of the votes. His main opponent, Abdelaali Hassani Cherif of the Islamist Movement for the Society of Peace, received 9.56 percent, and Youcef Aouchiche of the Socialist Forces Front secured 6.14 percent. Tebboune will begin his second term after his swearing-in.

The presidential election was held on Sept. 7. Although Algerian presidential elections are traditionally held in December, Tebboune moved this year's election to an earlier date in March, citing "technical reasons."

The 78-year incumbent president first took office in 2019 following a political crisis and the resignation of late President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.

Tebboune's victory marks a continuation of his leadership. During his electoral campaign, he pledged to continue addressing Algeria's political and economic challenges. Enditem

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