The president will resign before the end of his fourth term, the presidency says.
In an apparent bid to halt growing student-led demonstrations, authorities bring scheduled university holiday forward.
Media, governo vuole fiaccare il movimento di protesta
Students are heavily involved in mass demonstrations against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.
Ailing 82-year-old President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's bid for fifth term in office has sparked widespread demonstrations.
Raduno dopo preghiera del venerdì, polizia sorveglia
Candidato presidenziali fermato fuori dall'ospedale di Ginevra
Mass protests have followed ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's decision to run for re-election.
Riot police fired tear gas to prevent protesters reaching a road leading to the presidential palace.
The anti-government demonstrations were the largest yet, as ruling party members, business leaders and even the army indicated support for change. ......