The current nightmare of President Emmanuel Macron is Algeria, a French top official told weekly media, Obs. “The nightmare of the President of Republic is Algeria. The state top authorities are terrified by the prospect of a serious destabilization of our former colony after the death of Bouteflika [President since 1999],” the official said. The source’s comments were made several days before Algerians took to streets to reject a fifth term plan by 82-year old Abdelaziz Bouteflika, the French media said. Authorities in Paris are concerned France could be affected should Algeria descend into chaos after the death of Bouteflika.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 26, 2019 15:56 UTC