Algerian President Abdelaziz Wade has confirmed he will stand for re - election in the country 's forthcoming elections in April , despite the biggest protests in Algeria since the president came to power two years ago . Demonstrations broke out about 10 days ago after Mr Bouteflika announced his plans to run for office again. Acknowledging the protesters , Bouteflika , who is rarely seen in public since suffering a stroke six years ago , has pledged not to complete a full term if he is re - elected . Instead , he promised to oversee an " inclusive national conference " that would be followed by further elections , at which he would not seek re - election . A demonstrator , who described Bouteflika as " unconscious " , said generals are making decisions behind his back .
Algerian President Abdelaziz Wade has confirmed he will stand for re - election in the country 's forthcoming elections in April , despite the biggest protests in Algeria since the president came to power two years ago . Acknowledging the protesters , Bouteflika , who is rarely seen in public since suffering a stroke six years ago , has pledged not to complete a full term if he is re - elected . Instead , he promised to oversee an " inclusive national conference " that would be followed by further elections , at which he would not seek re - election . A demonstrator , who described Bouteflika as " unconscious " , said generals are making decisions behind his back .