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Algerian President abandons bid for re-election

Algerians celebrate in Algiers after President Bouteflika announced he won't seek another term
Algerians celebrate in Algiers after President Bouteflika announced he won't seek another term Source: AAP

President Abdelaziz Bouteflika bows to weeks of mass protests against his 20-year rule by people demanding a new era of politics.


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President Abdelaziz Bouteflika bows to weeks of mass protests against his 20-year rule by people demanding a new era of politics.



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