Raqs Boutef

Abdelaziz Bouteflika is perhaps taking a cue from his Sudanese comrade that a befitting way of pleasing or at least distracting the masses whilst committing human rights violations, destroying democratic institutions, starving a people, or committing genocide taking unpopular measures is to be seen dancing before throngs of supporters wiggling  his derrière. At a rally in Ouargla, the president was photographed dancing with children in traditional clothes.

Algeria election 09, round up 1

The “campaign season” is officially underway, as of this past weekend. It makes sense to outline where the candidates (aside from Bouteflika) stand. El Khabar has some article briefly summarizing the views of the various candidates (except for Fawzi Rebaine). Here is a round up of some campaign happenings.