Algiers, March 4, 2019 (AFP) – An Algerian state television presenter resigned Monday because she was angry that she had to broadcast parts of a letter by ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, one of her colleagues said. Nadia Madassi, presenter of Canal Algerie’s evening programme for 15 years, on Sunday night read extracts from the letter, in which the president vowed his bid for a fifth term would be his last, due to widespread protests against his rule. The presenter was “given President Bouteflika’s message at the last minute… (and) was left feeling uncomfortable”, said Madassi’s Canal Algerie colleague. This apparent bid to placate protesters was received sceptically on Monday by Algerians, who promised further rallies against Bouteflika’s rule. Madassi has decided to drop her presenting role in favour of working in editorial, the colleague said.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 05, 2019 04:18 UTC