Announcement carried by state media comes amid mass demonstrations against ailing leader's plan to extend 20-year rule.

The 82-year-old's decision to withdraw from the upcoming presidential race comes amid widespread anger over his candidacy.

Abdelaziz Bouteflika pulls out of the presidential election race amid nationwide protests.

Lo annuncia l'agenzia ufficiale Aps

The 82-year-old submits his resignation in the wake of weeks of protests, state media report.

Ministro per la prima volta nel 1962 e presidente nel 1999, è una delle figure politiche più longeve del mondo arabo. Candidato per il quinto mandato e diventato simbolo di corruzione, annuncia: «Mi di...

L?annuncio in un comunicato della presidenza dopo un mese e mezzo di proteste. Milioni di algerini in piazza Ironia e slogan: «Indietro non si torna»

Dopo le cure in Svizzera e le manifestazioni in patria

A partial strike across the country is also under way and expected to last for five days.

The 82-year-old president, whose bid to seek a fifth term sparked mass protests, was in Geneva for medical treatment.