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Abdelaziz Bouteflika's incumbent coalition in Algeria secures a reduced majority of seats in the election results. Bouteflika, who served as President of Algeria from 1999 to 2019, played a significant role in Algerian politics. Prior to his presidency, Bouteflika served in various governmental positions, including Minister of Foreign Affairs and President of the United Nations General Assembly. The election outcome reflects a political shift in Algeria's leadership.
Thursday, 4 May, 2017