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Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika resigns

A crowd celebrates after ailing Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika resigned after 20 years in power

A crowd celebrates after ailing Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika resigned after 20 years in power Source: AAP

The Algerian President has been in the top job for two decades – but his resignation takes place immediately.


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By Jessica Washington

Presented by Jarni Blakkarly

Source: SBS


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The Algerian President has been in the top job for two decades – but his resignation takes place immediately.



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