Africa is truly the home of dictators,even in this era where freedom is celebrated in the name of democracy its surprising to know that many African countries are still struggling with presidents who have clung on power and are still going to run in the next elections.
A perfect example is president Yoweri Museveni of Uganda whose bid for another term is now being emulated by the Algerian ruler who has led many to the streets over the information.
Thousands of Algerians staged massive street demonstrations Friday, a month since ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s bid for a fifth term sparked a protest movement that shows little sign of abating.
The past two Fridays, the Muslim day of prayer, have seen record numbers of protesters hit the streets of Algiers
Security sources have cited demonstrations in 40 out of the North African country’s 48 provinces, while foreign diplomats say “millions” of Algerians have rallied against Bouteflika’s plans to extend his two-decade rule.
Some protesters are contributing by handing free food to other protesters in solidarity. The message is: “we’re not going anywhere whatever it takes.”
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Bouteflika said on February 22 he would run for a fifth term in April 18 elections, despite concerns about his ability to rule.
The 82-year-old uses a wheelchair and has rarely appeared in public since suffering a stroke in 2013.