Algerians celebrate after president Bouteflika resigned

Algerians took to the streets of the capital, Algiers, to celebrate the resignation for President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.

After weeks of mass protests, Mr Bouteflika had dropped plans to seek a fifth term as opposition to his rule grew.

The 82-year-old ailing leader has been in power for 20 years.

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