National demonstrations sparked as President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, 81, looks to extend his rule.

This is seen as a move to sideline former President Bouteflika's allies as demanded by protesters.

Protesters rally for seventh straight week demanding the departure of allies of long-serving leader, who quit this week.

Media, Tartag vicino a Bouteflika ha lasciato l'incarico

The resignation of long-serving President Bouteflika has not satisfied the thousands of protesters.

Protesters march again in Algiers despite President Bouteflika's decision not to seek a fifth term.

«L'elezione presidenziale è rinviata, Bouteflika non è candidato», scrive il sito algerino Tsa citando la tv algerina Ennahar. La decisione presa dopo le proteste di piazza e dei giudici

President Abdelaziz Bouteflika#x2019;s decision to give up his candidacy in a now-canceled election and convene a constitutional convention was greeted with skepticism and anger. ......

After six weeks of protests, Abdelaziz Bouteflika quit the presidency this week.

The protesters remarkably succeeded in removing Bouteflika without a single life lost or shot fired by security services. But the standoff is far from over. ......