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Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, center, speaks with his staff at the presidential palace in Algiers, Tuesday, July 16, 2013. (AP Photo)

Algeria: Benflis ponders presidential run as Bouteflika nominated again

by Bouallem Ghamrasa | Nov 19, 2013 | Middle East

Algiers, Asharq Al-Awsat—Former Algerian Prime Minister Ali Benflis is considering announcing his candidacy in the upcoming Algerian presidential elections, set for April 2014, say sources close to the politician, but is hesitant after the nomination of incumbent...

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Algeria’s President Abdelaziz Bouteflika is seen at the presidential palace in Algiers, in this file picture taken December 11, 2011. (REUTERS/Louafi Larbi/Files)

Debate: President Bouteflika will not leave a positive legacy

by Mohamed Azraqi Farad | Nov 18, 2013 | Debate

President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s third term in office is now drawing to a close. The president—may God grant him health—has been practically incapacitated by a chronic illness, and will barely make it to the end of his term in office. Some could even argue that...

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Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, center, speaks with his staff at the presidential palace in Algiers, Tuesday, July 16, 2013. (AP Photo)

Algeria: Bouteflika strengthens hold on cabinet

by Bouallem Ghamrasa | Sep 12, 2013 | Middle East

Algiers, Asharq Al-Awsat—Algerian president Abdulaziz Bouteflika carried out a major cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday, with the most prominent changes taking place in the interior, foreign and defense ministries. The cabinet shake-up saw 11 new ministers entering...