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Supporters react at the campaign headquarters of Abdelmadjid Tebboune after he was announced as the new president in Algiers. Reuters
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An Algerian protester lifts a placard in the capital Algiers as he takes part in a demonstration to reject the results of the presidential election, December 13, 2019. AFP
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National Independent Electoral Authority, Mohamed Charfi, announces the results of Algeria's presidential election. AP
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The head of the National Independent Electoral Authority, Mohamed Charfi, speaks during a news conference to announce the results of Algeria's presidential election in Algiers. AP
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Demonstrators attend a protest to reject the presidential election results in Algiers. EPA
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Algerian demonstrators take to the streets in the capital Algiers to reject the presidential election. AP
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President-elect Abdelmadjid Tebboune talks to the media during a news conference in Algiers. Reuters
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President-elect Abdelmadjid Tebboune attends a news conference in Algiers. Reuters
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Supporters react after Abdelmadjid Tebboune was elected Algeria's new president at his campaign headquarters in Algiers. AP
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Supporters react at the campaign headquarters of Abdelmadjid Tebboune after he was announced as the new president in Algiers. Reuters
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An Algerian protester lifts a placard in the capital Algiers as he takes part in a demonstration to reject the results of the presidential election, December 13, 2019. AFP
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National Independent Electoral Authority, Mohamed Charfi, announces the results of Algeria's presidential election. AP
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The head of the National Independent Electoral Authority, Mohamed Charfi, speaks during a news conference to announce the results of Algeria's presidential election in Algiers. AP
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Demonstrators attend a protest to reject the presidential election results in Algiers. EPA
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Algerian demonstrators take to the streets in the capital Algiers to reject the presidential election. AP
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President-elect Abdelmadjid Tebboune talks to the media during a news conference in Algiers. Reuters
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President-elect Abdelmadjid Tebboune attends a news conference in Algiers. Reuters
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Supporters react after Abdelmadjid Tebboune was elected Algeria's new president at his campaign headquarters in Algiers. AP
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Supporters react at the campaign headquarters of Abdelmadjid Tebboune after he was announced as the new president in Algiers. Reuters
As the election dust settles, Algeria’s youth grapple with what’s next for their country and themselves
In a France-themed cafe in central Algiers, young people say their future lies overseas
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Liz Cookman
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