Supporters of Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika chant slogans during his

Supporters of Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika chant slogans during his election campaign in the eastern city of Skikda April 2, 2009. Campaigning began on Thursday for an Algerian presidential election widely seen as a one-horse race that will ensure Bouteflika a third term. Well-known opposition figures are boycotting the April 9 poll and the fact that none of the president's five challengers has much chance raises the prospect of a low turnout that would underscore popular apathy towards formal politics.