Algeria’s youngest voters are finding it hard to muster enthusiasm for this week's presidential election, when President Abdelaziz Bouteflika is all but certain to win a third term in office. The 72 year old has promised to invest billions to create jobs, but that pledge rings hollow to the mill...
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Presidential election is set up for this week in Algeria. University going youngsters are divided about their opinions on voting. President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who has promised more job opportunities this year, is likely to be elected as the President of Algeria for the third time in a row. Bo...
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Nabil, unemployed, "Even my mother, if she could leave for, she would. She’s sick and tired of life here. All her children are unemployed. Seeing her kids without work, that's no kind of life for her." With a minimum wage of 120 Euros a month, even those with jobs have a tough time.
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Amel is a supporter of President Bouteflika. She admires his policy of reconciliation with Islamists that ended the country’s civil war. She is also enticed by his promise to increase scholarships for students. Amel, University student, "He has done lots of things for Algeria. I hope he will hel...
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A university in Algiers, students here divided over the upcoming elections. Everyone is preparing to vote their favorite candidate. Jobs are the main concern of young Algerians. That’s no surprise with an unemployment rate of 11 percent. 87 percent of jobless are less than 35 years old. With a m...
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Many young people live with their parents. That’s the case of Marouane. He's engaged but doesn't have the money to marry. Marouane, Custodian, "You get married and then what? Potatoes cost 1 euro 20 the kilo and tomatoes as well. Then if you have a baby, how do you pay for the diapers. They are ...
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Many students are divided over the upcoming elections in Algeria. Many University student are not going to vote. Amel is a supporter of President Bouteflika. She admires his policy of reconciliation with Islamists that ended the country’s civil war. She is also enticed by his promise to increase ...
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Many young people live with their parents. Bouteflika is promising to create 3 million jobs if he is re-elected. But for many Algerians, this will turn into just another broken promise.
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An unemployment rate of 11 percent. There are many jobless. 87 percent of jobless people are less than 35 years old. Jobs are the main concern of young Algerians.
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