Liamine Zeroual: The Algerian president who followed the straight and narrow

Liamine Zeroual: The Algerian president who followed the straight and narrow Submitted by Adlene Meddi on Mon, 03/30/2026 - 11:27 His resignation paved the way for years of rule by Abdelaziz Bouteflika In later life, Liamine Zeroual rejected any political overtures to return to political life (screengrab) On Former Algerian president Liamine Zeroual, who died on Saturday at the age of 84, will always be held in high esteem by Algerians, although many will never entirely forgive him. Despite his retreat from politic