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FILES - In this, Sept. 17, 2018 file photo, former Algerian Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia, left, listens in Algierss while in the Dec.4, 2014 file photo, former Algerian Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal leaves the Elysee palace in Paris. The two former Algerian prime ministers have been convicted and sentenced to prison for corruption-related charges in a landmark trial. Ahmed Ouyahia was sentenced to 15 years in prison and $16,000 in fines. Abdelmalek Sellal was sentenced to 12 years in prison and $8,000 in fines. (AP Photo/Anis Belghoul, Remy de la Mauviniere, Files)

Algerian court convicts 2 ex-prime ministers of corruption

By AOMAR OUALI - Associated Press

People demonstrate with anti-election posters in Algiers, Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. Algeria's 9-month-old mass movement believes the presidential Dec.12 poll is a sham and fear it will be rigged in favor of the old regime. (AP Photo/Fateh Guidoum)

Algeria’s presidential debate falls flat, as anger simmers

By AOMAR OUALI - Associated Press

Algerian demonstrators take to the streets in the capital Algiers to protest against the government and reject the upcoming presidential elections, in Algeria, Friday, Nov. 22, 2019. The demonstrators in Algiers Friday demanded an end to Algeria's post-colonial political system, including the departure of acting leader Abdelkader Bensalah and powerful army chief Gen. Ahmed Gaid Salah. (AP Photo/Toufik Doudou)

Algerians mark 40th week of anti-government protests

By AOMAR OUALI and THOMAS ADAMSON - Associated Press

Algeria kicks off presidential campaign, 5 candidates to run

By AOMAR OUALI - Associated Press

Algerian demonstrators take to the streets in the capital Algiers to protest against the government, in Algeria, Friday, Nov. 1, 2019. Police struggled Friday to contain thousands of Algerian demonstrators surging through the streets of the capital to protest next month's presidential election and celebrate 65 years since Algeria's war for independence from France. (AP Photo/Toufik Doudou)

Algerians protest election plan, celebrate independence

By AOMAR OUALI - Associated Press

Algerians protest bill to boost foreign money in oil sector

Associated Press

FILE - In this April 9, 2019 file photo, Abdelkader Bensalah stands while being named interim leader to replace former Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, in Algiers. Tens of thousands of Algerians have taken to the streets each Friday since Feb.22 in protests triggered by Bouteflika's plans to prolong his 20 years in power. Determined but peaceful, protesters seek a new, democratic era, without a trace of the reign of Bouteflika, whose regime was mired in corruption. (AP Photo/Toufik Doudou, File)

Algeria announces Dec. 12 for presidential election

By AOMAR OUALI - Associated Press

Algeria protesters jailed before speech by interim president

By AOMAR OUALI - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 9, 2019 file photo, Abdelkader Bensalah stands while being named interim leader to replace former Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, in Algiers. Tens of thousands of Algerians have taken to the streets each Friday since Feb.22 in protests triggered by Bouteflika's plans to prolong his 20 years in power. Determined but peaceful, protesters seek a new, democratic era, without a trace of the reign of Bouteflika, whose regime was mired in corruption. (AP Photo/Toufik Doudou, File)

Algerian army chief wants new election; protesters want more

By AOMAR OUALI and ELAINE GANLEY - Associated Press

Algerian players celebrate after a goal during the African Cup of Nations final soccer match between Algeria and Senegal in Cairo International stadium in Cairo, Egypt, Friday, July 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)

Algeria wins African Cup title, beats Mane’s Senegal 1-0

By GERALD IMRAY - Associated Press

Senegal's Sadio Mane applauds fans prior to the start of the African Cup of Nations semifinal soccer match between Senegal and Tunisia in 30 June stadium in Cairo, Egypt, Sunday, July 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

African Cup final much more than Mane vs. Mahrez

By GERALD IMRAY - Associated Press

Uganda's Bevis Kristofer Kizito Mugabi, left, and Senegal's Sadio Mane fight for the ball during the African Cup of Nations round of 16 soccer match between Uganda and Senegal in Cairo International stadium in Cairo, Egypt, Friday, July 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Sadio Mane seeks his moment at the African Cup

By GERALD IMRAY - Associated Press

Algerians protest, celebrate independence day amid tensions

By AOMAR OUALI - Associated Press

Algeria's Baghdad Bounedjah celebrates at the end of the African Cup of Nations group C soccer match between Algeria and Senegal at 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt, Thursday, June 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Sadio Mane’s Senegal loses to Algeria at African Cup

By GERALD IMRAY - Associated Press

Algerian human rights militant dies on hunger strike

Associated Press

FILE - This Friday April 10, 2009 file photo shows Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, left, and his brother Said Bouteflika arrives at his campaign headquarters in the Hydra district of Algiers, a day after the Algerian presidential election. The influential younger brother of Algeria's former longtime president was detained Saturday May 4, 2019, for questioning along with two generals who previously ran state security agencies, a security official said. (AP Photo, File)

Brother of Algeria’s ex-president reported detained

By AOMAR OUALI - Associated Press

A demonstrators waves an Algerian flag during a protest in Algiers, Algeria, Friday, May 3, 2019. Tens of thousands of Algerians protested for an 11th straight week on Friday to pressure those in power to leave, a month after long-time President Abdelaziz Bouteflika was forced to resign. (AP Photo/Toufik Doudou)

Algerians rally for 11th week to remove elite from power

By AOMAR OUALI - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 12, 2019 file photo, protestors carry a large flag and chant slogans during a demonstration against the country's leadership, in Algiers. Algerian authorities are leading a &quot;clean hands&quot; campaign aimed at rooting out corruption that has caught up top tycoons and former government ministers. Corruption is one of the major complaints of the masses of protesters who helped drive longtime leader Abdelaziz Bouteflika from office earlier this month. (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy, File)

Algerian ex-prime minister summoned in corruption probe

By AOMAR OUALI - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 12, 2019 file photo, protestors carry a large flag and chant slogans during a demonstration against the country's leadership, in Algiers. Algerian authorities are leading a &quot;clean hands&quot; campaign aimed at rooting out corruption that has caught up top tycoons and former government ministers. Corruption is one of the major complaints of the masses of protesters who helped drive longtime leader Abdelaziz Bouteflika from office earlier this month. (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy, File)

Algeria’s army chief a top target in 10th week of protests

By AOMAR OUALI - Associated Press

In this Friday, April 12, 2019 photo, young Algerians take part in a demonstration against the country's leadership in Algiers, Algeria. They’re on the peaceful frontline of the protest movement that toppled Algeria’s longtime ruler, facing down water cannons with attitude, memes _ and fearless calls for shampoo. Two-thirds of Algeria’s population has no recollection of any leader other than former-President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who has been driven out of the post he’d held since 1999 following nationwide protests since mid-February.(AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy)

Wit and grit: Algeria’s sizeable youth lead fight for change

By THOMAS ADAMSON and NADINE ACHOUI-LESAGE - Associated Press