Islam Times - Algeria presidential elections

Islam Times - Algeria’s next presidential election will be held on April 17, the country’s long-time president, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, announced in a decree on Friday.

But with the vote now just three months away, it is unclear who the candidates will be.

Bouteflika has yet to say whether or not he intends to seek a fourth five-year term. The 76-year-old suffered a stroke last April, forcing him to be rushed to hospital in France. Following his return to Algeria months later, he only made the occasional public appearance. Earlier this week, Bouteflika returned to France for four days to undergo routine check-ups, fuelling further speculation about his deteriorating health.