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Protesters rally in Algiers against Bouteflika presidential bid

Sat Mar 22, 2014 19:29:41

People have demonstrated in Algiers calling for a change of government, as ailing 77-year-old President Abdelaziz Bouteflika seek reelection next month.

Putin backs Egypt army chief’s run for president

Fri Feb 14, 2014 09:44:31

Russian President Vladimir Putin has wished Egypt’s military chief victory in the nation’s presidential vote, even though he has yet to announce his bid, a strong endorsement signaling Moscow’s desire to expand its military and other ties with a key US ally in the Middle East.

Egypt interim PM backs Sisi to run for president

Fri Jan 24, 2014 16:10:52

Egyptian interim Prime Minister Hazem el-Beblawi said on Thursday he backed General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi for president, one of the highest-level endorsements for a widely expected presidential bid by the army chief.