VOL. XLII
No. 23
7-June-1999
The Political Scene
Algerias new president has addressed the nation for thefirst time, although in such circumspect language that no-one seems sure whathe was saying. Saudi Arabia and Iran are continuing their rapprochement.
Bouteflika Speaks
Whatever else it may have been, Algerian President AbdelazizBouteflikas first address to the nation (on 29 May) since taking office on 27April was certainly circumspect. (Why he waited for a month before doing so isnot clear.) So...
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