Bouteflika

BREAKING: Former Algerian President, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, Is Dead

Sep 18, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

A former Algerian President, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, has been confirmed dead. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the former President of Algeria, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, has died after a long illness at the age of 84. Bouteflika led the country for almost two decades, stepping down in 2019 after his bid for a fifth term in office led to massive … Read more

Algerian Crisis President Appoints Caretaker Government Amid Turmoil

Apr 1, 2019. by Otunba T.J Abass

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika named a caretaker cabinet yesterday, as he grapples with a political crisis following weeks of protests demanding he end his 20-year rule. Serving Prime Minister Noureddine Bedoui will head the administration, private Ennahar TV reported. Seeking to defuse the demonstrations, Bouteflika had said on March 11 he was dropping plans … Read more