Algeria’s parliament confirmed Abdelkader Bensalah as the new interim president of the country, following resignation by the ailing Abdelaziz Bouteflika. Bouteflika’s resignation, fuelled by protests that have lasted over a month, means Algeria has a new president for the first time in 20 years.
Source- The Guardian
Static/Current Takeaways Important For LIC AAO Mains Exam:
- Algeria Capital: Algiers, Currency: Algerian dinar.
