ALGIERS: Algerian president Abdelmadjid Tebboune signed a presidential decree to convene the electoral college for the upcoming presidential polls scheduled for September 7, his office said in a statement on Saturday.
Presidential Decree No. 182-24, signed on June 8, also mandates a review of the electoral lists, which will commence on June 12, and conclude on June 27.
On March 21, Tebboune announced plans for early presidential elections following a meeting with speakers of the parliament’s upper house – the Council of the Nation – and lower house –the People’s National Assembly – along with other high-ranking officials.
Elected in December 2019 for a five-year term, Tebboune is eligible to run for a second and final term under the Algerian constitution. However, he has not yet announced whether he will seek re-election.
Algerian president signs decree to convene electoral college ahead of September elections
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Algerian president signs decree to convene electoral college ahead of September elections
- Tebboune is eligible to run for a second and final term under the Algerian constitution
US envoy to UN discusses Jordan’s humanitarian aid for Gaza
- Prince Rashid bin El-Hassan, along with UN and US delegation, inaugurated new JHCS logistics operations center
- US Ambassador to UN Mike Waltz’s visit aims to remove bureaucratic obstacles to support Gaza’s humanitarian operations in the coming period
LONDON: Prince Rashid bin El-Hassan, chairman of the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization, met with US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz to discuss Jordan’s aid efforts for the Gaza Strip.
During the meeting, attended by representatives from UN agencies in Jordan and a delegation from the US Embassy in Amman, Prince Rashid emphasized Jordan’s commitment to continuing its humanitarian efforts in support of Gaza through international partnerships.
The meeting also discussed ways to improve the Jordanian relief corridor and to eliminate all obstacles, ensuring efficient delivery of aid to the Palestinian coastal enclave.
Prince Rashid, along with the UN and US delegation, inaugurated the new JHCO logistics operations center.
Waltz highlighted the US partnership with Jordan, recognizing its role in delivering humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people. He mentioned that US assistance includes tents, blankets, medical supplies, food, and flour, according to the Petra news agency.
Waltz emphasized that the ceasefire and the implementation of the agreement, along with the release of hostages, are vital for Gaza’s reconstruction, enhanced security, and expanded humanitarian aid efforts.
He said his visit aims to remove bureaucratic obstacles to support humanitarian operations in the coming period, Petra reported.
