Five Algerian billionaires, some closer to former president Abdelaziz who quit over mass protests, have been arrested as part of anti-graft investigation.
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Algiers Court Summons Former PM in Public Funds Probe
Algiers court summons former PM Ahmed Ouyahia and current Finance Minister Mohamed Loukal, Bouteflika’s two close associates, in public funds probe.
Masses Return to Algeria’s Streets, Demanding Radical Reform
Masses returned to Algeria’s streets Friday to press demands for sweeping democratic change well beyond former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s resignation.
A Timeline of Key Events in Rule of Sudan’s al-Bashir
After 30 years in power, Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir was arrested and deposed by military, following nearly four months of protests against his rule.
Reflections On The Revolutions In Algeria And Sudan
The old men who dominate so many of these countries suddenly look their age, and the distance between the rulers and the vast majorities of their populations born 40 or 50 or 60 years after them has never been greater.
Algerian Political, Military Leaders Haggle Over Bouteflika’s Succession
Algerian political and military factions appear to be waging a behind-the-scenes tug-of-war to determine the future of the government.
Algeria’s President: From Freedom Fighter to Public Enemy
He fought to free Algeria from colonizer France, he reconciled his war-ravaged nation and he negotiated with a famed terrorist.
Algeria’s Bouteflika Resigns, State Agency Says
Algeria’s President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has submitted his resignation, state news agency APS said on Tuesday, following weeks of mass protests.
Algerian Army Repeats Call to Declare President Unfit for Office
Algerian army chief repeats call to declare President Abdelaziz Bouteflika unfit for office and told opponents not to seek to undermine the military.
Algeria Army in Spotlight as Nation Faces Popular Uprising
Regime’s days seemed numbered as the country’s ruling party and top labor union joined cascading calls for the ailing 82-year-old leader to resign.