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Spotlight | Algeria
Commemoration and contracts for Hollande

French president François Hollande's host when he arrives for a state visit on Dec. 19-20 will be Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who has been reinvigorated by calls to stand for a fourth term (MC 1043). Hollande's ratings in the polls at home [...]

Published on 13.12.2012 at 23:00 GMT Reading time 3 minutes

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Spotlight | Algeria
Succession a watchword in 2013

Abdelaziz Bouteflika appeared in fine form when receiving French president François Hollande on Dec. 19-20. And the prospect of him serving a fourth term in office between 2014-2019 delights both Washington and Paris, if only for the sake of stability.

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Brighter days ahead for French firms

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Friendship with Hollande put to test

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Hollande already seeks strong contacts

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