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A giant Algerian flag hangs on the wall behind supporters of Algerian former premier and candidate for the presidential election Ali Benflis on March 24, 2014, in Blida, Algeria. (AFP Photo/Farouk Batiche)

Debate: Sectarianism in Algeria is a minor problem

by Nabila Ramdani | May 29, 2014 | Debate

Anybody who has seen Algerians celebrating a national triumph, whether it be the anniversary of their military victory over French colonizers or a simple international sporting success, will be left in no doubt about their patriotism. This is as true for the...

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A man walks past electoral posters of the current Algerian president and candidate in the forthcoming presidential election, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, in Ain Ouassara, southwest of Algiers, on April 10, 2014. (REUTERS/Louafi Larbi)

Old Powers in a New Poll

by Nabila Ramdani | Apr 11, 2014 | The Majalla Magazine

Images of a frail old man insisting he is fit to govern will do little to persuade Algerian voters that Abdelaziz Bouteflika is the president to lead them forward into a democratic future. There have been few pictures of the indefatigable 77-year-old over the past few...

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A picture taken on January 14, 2013 in Algiers shows Algeria’s President Abdelaziz Bouteflika waving to welcome the Emir of the State of Kuwait. (AFP)

Debate: President Bouteflika will leave a positive legacy

by Nabila Ramdani | Nov 18, 2013 | Debate

There is absolutely no doubt that Abdelaziz Bouteflika has become synonymous with a long period of relative stability in Algeria. When he came to power in 1999, the country was racked by a murderous civil war between his government and Islamist factions. By the time...