Three Primary Focal Points of the Algerian Presidential Election in 2014

 The presidential election in Algeria is slated for April, 2014. Learn about three prominent focal points that will underscore this campaign.

The Algerian 2014 presidential election is not far off, set to commence in mid-April of this year. The UPI confirmed the report, quoting the Algerian Minister of Communication, Abdelkader Messahe, who said that elections are set to take place on this date. The country has survived many trials and tribulations since the end of a civil war in 2002. It has also survived the pinnacle of the “Arab Spring,” a Muslim uprising that scorched many countries in this region recently, including Egypt and Libya. As contenders prepare for the first election here since 2009, a familiar face has emerged after 10 years of avoiding the political spotlight, Ali Benflis. He says that that Algerians are focused primarily on three political issues this election.  

Proper Justice

Too often has the justice system been riddled with favoritism towards the wealthy, often the oil barons that control many happenings in this country. Benflis knows firsthand, as he used to be the Justice Minister, and was directly exposed to the inner political conflicts that prevented the administration of proper and fair justice with parity.

Focus on Education

Algerians are also discontent with the system of education at the present. Universities have poor central enrollment plans and are using outdated systems that often create more confusion and pandemonium than they do to help. A reformed education system is necessary for the high amount of projected graduating students who will be seeking employment after their educational tenure.

Reviving a Struggle Economy

While Algeria is oil rich, and is a member of OPEC, the wealth is not fairly redistributed amongst the populace. Instead, the wealthy and the powerful control much of it while others suffer. At the forefront of the Benflis strategy is a way of putting more of the money back into the country and community from the nation’s vast oil wealth to help revive a dwindling economy.