The recent concessions by President of Algeria, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, has failed to satisfy many Algerians who continue to want power to move to a younger generation with fresh ideas.

The President of Algeria, Abduleziz Bouteflika, has withdrawn from the race to become President for the fifth time, leading to an outburst of celebrations in the country.

After Algerian protesters rejected President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s offer to step down after one year should he be re-elected, his latest announcement that he will extend his fourth term is being met with more anger.

Dozens of factions from across the political spectrum meet to discuss ways of uniting efforts against long-time leader of Algeria, President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, seeking a fifth term.

The Presidential elections in Algeria are set to take place on 18 April, however protests against the candidacy of Abdelaziz Bouteflika are unwavering.

Veterans who fought alongside Algeria's president, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, in the 1954-1962 war of independence against France say it is 'duty of Algerian society' to protest against his seeking a fifth term in office.

Amnesty International has warned the Algerian government against the use of excessive force ahead of the massive anti-government protests. Citizens of Algeria have been calling for President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to renounce his plans to extend his 20-year presidency.

Algeria - Analysts say the government's stubbornness in sticking with ailing president even amid protests is under-estimation of shockwave already in motion.

On Tuesday, hundreds of students of the University of Algiers took to the streets to protest Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's bid for a fifth term.

The announcement by the President of Algeria, Abdelazizi Bouteflika, to run for a fifth term in the upcoming elections has caused hundreds of demonstrators to take to the streets to protest this decision.

The current President of Algeria, Abdulaziz Boutaflika, has announced that he will run for a fifth term in the upcoming April elections despite concerns over his health.

Following the recent dismissal of police chief General Abdelghani Hamel over cocaine scandal, the Algerian Ministry of Defense announced a new secretary-general amid extensive reports of a major reshuffle in the country's military establishment.