The Constitutional Council scrapped the July 4 vote, giving in to the demands of protesters who had no faith in the process.
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Hopes Raised During the Arab Spring Are Being Revived Across North Africa
The uprisings of 2011 are inspiring a new generation to challenge entrenched, authoritarian leaders, raising hopes as well as doubts about the future.
Algeria’s President Bouteflika Is Gone. What Happens Now?
The protesters remarkably succeeded in removing Bouteflika without a single life lost or shot fired by security services. But the standoff is far from over.
Algerian Leader Bouteflika Resigns Under Pressure From Army
The state news agency said the ailing Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who hasn’t spoken to his countrymen in seven years, was stepping down.
Algerian Leader Bouteflika Resigns Under Pressure From Army
The state news agency said the ailing Mr. Bouteflika, who hasn’t spoken to his countrymen in seven years, had submitted his resignation.
Algeria’s Strongman President to Step Down
Amid months of unprecedented protests across Algeria — the largest anti-government demonstrations in over 30 years — President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has announced that he will resign by April 28 after ruling the country for 20 years.
Algeria’s Ruler, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, Agrees to Step Down
Mr. Bouteflika, who has ruled Algeria for 20 years, appears to have yielded to mass protests demanding his resignation.
Report Says Algeria’s President Is Preparing to Resign
After weeks of protests and a call by the army chief to declare him unfit, President Abdelaziz Bouteflika is ready to step down, according to a privately owned TV network.
Algeria Army Chief Opens Path to End of Bouteflika’s Rule
A top power broker expressed support for what he called the “legitimate demands” of protesters who want President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to step down.
‘It’s Time to Break the Chains.’ Algerians Seek a Revolution.
The demonstrations in Algeria have grown larger every week and now seem unstoppable. The protesters demand the ouster of not only President Bouteflika, but his entire system.