2019 Algerian Presidential Election - Former Prime Minister Abdelmadjid Tebboune Declared Winner

Thousands of protesters have gathered on the streets of Algeria's capital after former Prime Minister Abdelmadjid Tebboune was declared the winner of  Algeria's presidential election

Tebboune - who also served as housing minister under Abdelaziz Bouteflika - the former president forced to step down in April following mass protests - won 58.15 percent of Thursday's vote, according to preliminary results announced on Friday Dec 13,2019

The 74-year-old's closest rival, Abdelkader Bengrina, came second with 17.38 percent.

Former Prime Minister Ali Benflis was third, with 10.55 percent, while former Minister of Culture Azzedine Mihoubi came in fourth place, with 7.26 percent. Abdelaziz Belaid, the head of el Moustakbal party, obtained 6.66 percent.