Events from 2019 in Algeria.
Incumbents President: Abdelaziz Bouteflika Prime Minister: Ahmed Ouyahia (until March 11) Noureddine Bedoui (March 12 – December 19) Sabri Boukadoum, acting (December 19 – December 28) Abdelaziz Djerad (from December 28)
Events
March 2 – Tens of thousands of Algerians demonstrate in the streets against President Bouteflika's bid for reelection for a fifth term, with 183 injured. March 11 – President Bouteflika announces he will not seek a fifth term in office and postpones the election with no date given. Prime Minister Ouyahia also resigns and is replaced by Noureddine Bedoui. March 14 – Protests continue as some see the postponement of the election as the President extending his rule.
Deaths
23 December – Ahmed Gaid Salah, military chief.
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