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Algeria
Population: 36.1 mn.
GDP: $158 bn.
Debt: $4.7 bn.
Overview:

Localised protests will continue as the government attempts conciliation. Public expenditure could rise by 25% or more in consequence. Meaningful reforms ahead of May's parliamentary elections are unlikely. 

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  • Vol 41 No 22
  •  10th November 2000

Blasts from the past

President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, the veteran statesman, stands proud on the international stage. At home, though, he may not have escaped the shackles of the military establishment which put him in power.

  • Vol 41 No 16
  •  4th August 2000

New frontiers

President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has taken a lead in wooing new partnerships in the Middle East and Africa and his senior officials are following up to secure lucrative deals.

  • Vol 41 No 15
  •  21st July 2000

The Bouteflika paradox

The President has gained a grip on power but distrubs liberals and power-brokers

  • Vol 41 No 4
  •  18th February 2000

Boutef rides his luck

Peace has dawned: next, the push for a prosperity which may help protect it

  • Vol 40 No 24
  •  3rd December 1999

Going to the dentist

Abdelkader Hachani was murdered by a lone gunman on 22 November as he waited to see an Algiers dentist. He was the leading Islamist at liberty, nominally number three in the banned Front Islamique du Salut but a more credible figure than ageing leader Abb...

  • Vol 40 No 15
  •  23rd July 1999

Alger l'Africaine

President Bouteflika's hosting of the OAU summit revived his diplomatic networks

  • Vol 40 No 13
  •  25th June 1999

Bienvenue à Alger

After some tense weeks following the controversial elections, President Abdelaziz Bouteflika is promising a peace deal facilitated by an improbable alliance between radical Islamists and senior security officers. He hopes this will outflank his domestic o...

  • Vol 40 No 9
  •  30th April 1999

Enemies within

Although the establishment candidate Abdelaziz Bouteflika won, the manner of his victory in the 15 April presidential election - with the authorities failing to bludgeon any of his six rivals into competing - led the Algiers rumour mill to suggest that 'B...

  • Vol 40 No 7
  •  2nd April 1999

Boutef is bounced back

The generals' choice seems certain to be the people's new president

  • Vol 40 No 2
  •  22nd January 1999

Hornet's nest

Algerian troops raided into north-west Niger in late November, with approval and support from the government in Niamey, Africa Confidential has learned.

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