Looking at the political life of Algeria’s Abdelaziz Bouteflika
The 82-year-old’s decision to withdraw from the upcoming presidential race comes amid widespread anger over his candidacy.
Algeria‘s longest serving president, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, will not be seeking a fifth term following weeks of protests against his candidacy.
Rarely seen in public since suffering a stroke six years ago, Bouteflika, who was elected president in 1999, said on Monday that a government reshuffle would also take place soon.
The dramatic developments followed weeks of mass demonstrations against Bouteflika’s plan to extend his 20-year rule in power.
Al Jazeera’s Hashem Ahelbarra takes a look at Bouteflika’s political life.
Published On 11 Mar 2019