Algerian protesters and political leaders are expressing concerns that ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s departure will leave the country’s secretive, distrusted power structure in place. (Anis Belghoul/Associated Press)ALGIERS, Algeria — The Latest on political upheaval in Algeria (all times local):9:40 p.m.A crowd of Algerians is celebrating President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s resignation after 20 years in power and weeks of mass protests. ___8:10 p.m.Algeria’s state news agency APS is reporting that embattled President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has quit, informing the country’s constitutional council of his decision to stand down. ___6:45 p.m.Algerian Defense Ministry has called for President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to quit “immediately” after two decades in office. ___10:40 a.m.Algerian protesters and opposition leaders say President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s long-awaited announcement of his departure has fallen flat.

Source: Washington Post April 02, 2019 18:05 UTC