Hot off the wires, here is the result of the Algerian presidential election. The high level of participation is noteworthy, but the result, to say the least, is scarcely a surprise. The election was boycotted by various candidates.

Registered voters: 20.595.683
Number voting: 15.351.305
Blank ballots : 1.042.727
Votes cast : 14.378.578
Participation rate : 74, 54 %

Abdelaziz Bouteflika : 12.911.705 votes, 90,24 %
Louisa Hanoune : 604 258 votes, 4,22 %
Moussa Touati : 330 570 votes, 2,31%
Djahid Younsi : 176 674 votes, 1,37 %
Ali Fawzi Rebaïne : 133 129 votes, 0,93 %
Mohamed Said : 132 242 votes, 0,92 %

Source: Algerian Press Service