Algeria news today 2019
Here are some of the top news stories from Algeria in 2019:
January 2019
- Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika announces that he will not seek re-election in the upcoming presidential election, amid widespread protests and demands for political reform. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The Algerian military announces that it will not support Bouteflika's bid for a fifth term as president, in a move seen as a significant blow to the president's authority. (Source: Reuters)
February 2019
- Algeria's parliament votes to amend the constitution, allowing for the president to serve only two terms. The move is seen as a step towards democratic reform. (Source: BBC News)
- Protests continue across Algeria, with demonstrators calling for Bouteflika's resignation and an end to the country's political elite. (Source: Al Jazeera)
March 2019
- Bouteflika announces that he will step down as president, effective from April 2. The move comes after weeks of protests and international pressure. (Source: CNN)
- Abdelkader Bensalah, the speaker of the Algerian parliament, is appointed as interim president. (Source: Reuters)
April 2019
- Abdelmadjid Tebboune, a former prime minister, is elected as Algeria's new president in a presidential election. The election is seen as a step towards democratic reform. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The Algerian military announces that it will not interfere in the country's politics, in a move seen as a significant step towards democratic transition. (Source: BBC News)
May 2019
- Tebboune announces a new government, with a focus on economic reform and fighting corruption. (Source: Reuters)
- Algeria's parliament passes a law aimed at reducing the country's dependence on oil and gas exports. (Source: Bloomberg)
June 2019
- Algeria's government announces plans to increase the country's minimum wage and reduce fuel prices. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The Algerian military announces that it will continue to play a role in the country's politics, despite previous promises to stay out of politics. (Source: BBC News)
July 2019
- Algeria's government announces plans to hold a national dialogue to address the country's political and economic challenges. (Source: Reuters)
- The Algerian military announces that it will not support any candidate in the country's upcoming parliamentary elections. (Source: Al Jazeera)
August 2019
- Algeria's parliamentary elections are held, with the ruling National Liberation Front (FLN) winning the most seats. (Source: BBC News)
- The Algerian government announces plans to increase the country's budget deficit and reduce its dependence on oil and gas exports. (Source: Bloomberg)
September 2019
- Algeria's government announces plans to hold a referendum on a new constitution, which would give more power to the prime minister and reduce the president's powers. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The Algerian military announces that it will continue to play a role in the country's politics, despite previous promises to stay out of politics. (Source: BBC News)
October 2019
- Algeria's government announces plans to increase the country's minimum wage and reduce fuel prices. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The Algerian military announces that it will not support any candidate in the country's upcoming presidential election. (Source: Reuters)
November 2019
- Algeria's presidential election is held, with Abdelmadjid Tebboune winning the most votes. (Source: BBC News)
- The Algerian government announces plans to hold a national dialogue to address the country's political and economic challenges. (Source: Al Jazeera)
December 2019
- Algeria's government announces plans to increase the country's budget deficit and reduce its dependence on oil and gas exports. (Source: Bloomberg)
- The Algerian military announces that it will continue to play a role in the country's politics, despite previous promises to stay out of politics. (Source: BBC News)
These are just some of the top news stories from Algeria in 2019. The country has undergone significant political and economic changes in recent years, and it will be interesting to see how these changes shape the country's future.