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The once-mighty presidential aide was long seen as the real power running the North African country after his brother suffered a debilitating stroke in 2013.
Algeria's supreme court announced a retrial for the brother of former president Abdelaziz Bouteflika and two ex-intelligence chiefs.
Algeria court upholds 15-year sentence for Bouteflika's brother
An Algerian military court on Monday upheld a 15-year prison term for the brother of former president Abdelaziz Bouteflika and two ex-intelligence chiefs convicted of conspiracy against the state.
Jailed brother of Algeria's ex-president launches appeal
Said Bouteflika, the brother of the former president, had long served as a key presidential aide and was seen as the real power behind the ...
Ousted autocrat Bouteflika's brother sentenced to 15 years imprisonment
Said Bouteflika, who allegedly propped up Algeria's ailing autocrat for years, was among four of the former president's inner circle put to ...
Thousands of Algerians protest in first Ramadan rally
Wearing national flags over their shoulders, crowds gathered around the post office of central Algiers which has become the focal point of demonstrations.
Former Algerian president’s brother Said may face death penalty
Algerian media have reported that Said Bouteflika, once seen as a likely successor to his brother, could face the death penalty for charges ...
Algeria TV shows arrest of ex-president's brother, ex-spy bosses
Algerian state television has aired footage of the arrest of the powerful brother of deposed president Abdelaziz Bouteflika and two former ...
Powerful brother of deposed Algerian president Bouteflika arrested
Said Bouteflika was seen as the guiding hand behind the rule of his ailing brother Abdelaziz, who resigned on April 2 in the face of huge street ...
Algeria intelligence chief quits amid continuing protests
The head of Algeria's military intelligence has resigned days after the country's long-time president stepped down after weeks protests against ...
Will Chakib Khelil replace Bouteflika as Algerian president?
Analysis: As President Bouteflika's health deteriorates, the establishment is worried he may not be able to serve the remainder of his term. The ...
Algeria: The return of the sovereign presidency
Comment: The political police have been sidelined as the ailing Bouteflika seeks to entrench civilian rule, but it is corporate supporters who ...
Algeria ex-spymaster demands justice for jailed aide
Algeria's 'kingmaker' General Mohamed Mediene has written an open letter slamming the five-year jail sentence handed down to ...
Algeria's former counter-terrorism chief jailed in landmark ruling
General Hassan, the Algeria former spymaster, went on trial behind closed doors in a military court on Thursday in the country's first ever ...
Algeria's latest change is a two-sided story
Analysis: Separating the military from political governance is a delicate task, reports Massinissa Benlakehal.
Firing of Algeria spy chief 'victory for president'
The removal of longstanding intelligence chief Mohamed Mediene will allow President Bouteflika to hand over to the successor of his choice, analysts say.
Algeria arrests reveal intensifying power struggle
The arrest of Algeria's anti-terrorism chief and the sacking of top officials in recent weeks have revealed an intensifying behind-the-scenes ...
Bouteflika, back with a vengeance
Comment: Six years ago, Algeria's president was pronounced "over" by French counterpart Nicolas Sarkozy. Then came the Arab Spring, and a new ...
Algeria under Bouteflika is at a tipping point
Recent reshuffling within Algeria's top ranks signifies a power contest among the presidential clan as ailing President Bouteflika holds on, ...
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