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Former Algerian finance minister, Ali Benouari. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Algerian presidential candidate says Bouteflika too sick to run again

by Bouallem Ghamrasa | Jan 22, 2014 | Middle East

Algiers, Asharq Al-Awsat—The first person to register as a candidate in Algeria’s forthcoming presidential elections, former finance minister Ali Benouari, has ruled out a potential fourth term for President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, citing the president’s deteriorating...

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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)

Algeria’s opposition parties look for ‘consensus candidate’ for presidential elections

by Bouallem Ghamrasa | Nov 12, 2013 | Middle East

Algiers, Asharq Al-Awsat—Algeria’s opposition intends to put forward a “consensus candidate” to compete in next April’s presidential elections against the ruling party’s candidate, widely expected to be current President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who will be competing for...

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Algerian men look at national newspapers at a newsstand in Algiers in this January 2013 file photo. (Ouahab Hebbat/AP)

Algeria: Newspaper debate goes ahead following press freedom concerns

by Najlaa Habriri | Nov 9, 2013 | Media

London, Asharq Al-Awsat—The annual political debate organized by the Algerian daily newspaper El Watan will take place on Saturday, despite earlier rumors that authorities had tried to prevent the event from going ahead. This year’s debate topic, “Authoritarian status...

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File phot of Louisa Hanoune, President of Algeria’s Workers’ Party (REUTERS/Louafi Larbi)

In conversation with Louisa Hanoune

by Yassin Boudhan | May 28, 2013 | Interviews

Algiers, Asharq Al-Awsat—The recent health problems of Algeria’s president, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, have led to much speculation about its future, both inside and outside the country. President since 1999, Bouteflika is one of the longest-serving leaders currently in...