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Tag: Ali Benflis
Algeria: Former Top Army Officer, Former PM Become First Candidates for April Elections
Retired army General Ali Ghediri Saturday announced his intent to run for the 2019 Presidential elections, becoming therefore the first candidate for the much-awaited elections ... Read More
Algeria: Controversial Amended Constitution Re-introduces two-term limit
Algerian lawmakers Sunday re-introduced two-term limit into the national constitution formerly removed by President Bouteflika in a move to stay in power for life. The ... Read More
Algeria: Constitutional amendment begins, first consultation held
As promised during the campaign, President Bouteflika has paved the way for the amendment of the constitution despite certain criticisms and boycotts by some opposition ... Read More
Egypt’s Old Guard Back in Power: Al-Sisi in Bouteflika’s Footsteps?
After Abdelaziz Bouteflika claimed a "crushing victory" in his bid to win a fourth term as Algeria's leader and his main rival, Ali Benflis, has ... Read More
Algeria’s Bouteflika Claims Victory, Opposition Claims Fraud
Supporters of Abdelaziz Bouteflika, have claimed that the incumbent president has won a "crushing victory" in his bid to win a fourth term as Algeria's ... Read More
Algeria’s Crack-Down on Protesters as Polls Begin
After Amnesty International accused the authorities in Algeria of silencing critics and stepping up curbs on freedom of expression before the presidential election to be ... Read More
Algeria: Presidential campaign gathers momentum
With the upcoming presidential elections scheduled for next spring, Algeria seems to be heading toward a direction with uncertain outcomes. President Bouteflika who has ruled ... Read More