Explained: What’s going on in Algeria, the largest country in Africa? | Explained News, The Indian Express

Explained: What’s going on in Algeria, the largest country in Africa? | Explained News, The Indian Express

Reported by Om Marathe |Edited by Explained Desk |New Delhi |Published: April 5, 2019 7:43:07 pm

Explained: What’s going on in Algeria, the largest country in Africa?

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has praised the movement for its “mature and calm nature.”

People celebrate after Algeria’s President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has submitted his resignation, in Algiers, Algeria. (Reuters)

After years of simmering dissent and recent massive protests, Algerian strongman Abdelaziz Bouteflika resigned from power on Tuesday, bringing an end to his 20-year rule over the North African nation. Despite the historic development, Algeria continues to be rocked by a renewed wave of protests, this time targeting the interim government that has replaced Bouteflika.