Algerians took to the streets by the millions for the sixth straight on Friday of nationwide protests, trying to push their ailing president from power and bring down an entire political system seen as corrupt and out of touch. Secretive political eliteThe protests have turned the tables on the elite power structure, but it remained unclear what lies ahead. One sign accused the political elite of being “Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves”. A small group of protesters started shoving journalists from Ennahar Television, considered close to Said Bouteflika, shouting “Shame!,” before other protesters separated them. An Algerian media executive who was detained Thursday and released hours later said he was arrested because he publicly denounced political corruption.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 29, 2019 20:15 UTC