Bouteflika's departure is just the beginning of Algeria's struggle | Simon Tisdall

Protesters hail president’s downfall but oligarchic, elitist governmental system remains

The reluctant resignation of Algeria’s veteran president, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, was greeted with noisy celebrations by street protesters who spent weeks demanding his departure. But his premature downfall after 20 years in power does not signify the end of the Algerian revolt. It may be just the beginning.

Now the next phase begins – a struggle to overthrow the country’s oligarchic, elitist governmental system and not merely its elderly figurehead. Under current rules, Algeria faces a 90-day transition period until a new president is elected. There is already confusion over what should happen next.

Continue reading...

from World news | The Guardian https://ift.tt/2HVJ7oA