A file photo taken on August 11, 2008 shows Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (right) welcoming his Algerian counterpart President Abdelaziz Bouteflika at the presidential palace in Tehran. A file photo taken on September 10, 2007 shows Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika smiling during a welcoming ceremony for his Maltese counterpart Edward Fenech Adami (not pictured) at Houari Boumediene airport in Algiers. A file photo taken on March 29, 2008 shows Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas (left) talking to Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika during the opening session of the Arab Summit in Damascus. A file photo taken on October 27, 2010 shows Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika greeting students during the official opening of the 2010-2011 academic year at 'Kasdi Merbah' University of Ouargla 800-km west of Algiers. Initial elation from demonstrators, turned to anger when he confirmed he would stay on in power beyond the term of his mandate.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 03, 2019 07:41 UTC