2019 in Algeria
Incumbents
- President: Abdelaziz Bouteflika
- Prime Minister:
- Ahmed Ouyahia (until March 11)
- Noureddine Bedoui (March 12-December 19)
- Sabri Boukadoum, acting (December 19-December 28)
- Abdelaziz Djerad (from December 28)
Events
- March 2 - Tens of thousands of Algerians demonstrate in the streets against President Bouteflika's bid for reelection for a fifth term, with 183 injured.[1]
- March 11 - President Bouteflika announces he will not seek a fifth term in office and postpones the election with no date given.[2] Prime Minister Ouyahia also resigns and is replaced by Noureddine Bedoui.[3]
- March 14 - Protests continue as some see the postponement of the election as the President extending his rule.[4]
Deaths
- 23 December – Ahmed Gaid Salah, military chief.[5]
References
- "183 injured in Algeria protests: state news agency". Reuters. 2019-03-02. Retrieved 2019-03-16.
- "Algeria's Bouteflika will not seek fifth term, delays elections". 2019-03-12. Retrieved 2019-03-16.
- "Algeria: Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia resigns, Noureddine Bedoui replaces him". 2019-03-11. Retrieved 2019-03-16.
- "Why Algeria Is Still Protesting After Ruler Relents". The Washington Post. 2019-03-14. Archived from the original on 2019-03-13. Retrieved 2019-03-16.
- "Algeria's powerful military chief Ahmed Gaid Salah dies". France 24. December 23, 2019.
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