Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has stepped down after weeks of protests against his 20-year rule.
Driven by youths and pressure from the army, the 82-year old who was deemed as an elitist and out of touch with the people, resigned.
Bouteflika, who was also in poor health, was also at risk of being declared unfit for office.
Abdelkader Bensalah, chairman of the upper house of parliament will step in as interim President for 90 days, until elections are held.
US names Rubio, Tony Blair to Gaza board under Trump's plan
The White House on Friday announced some members of a so-called "Board of Peace" that is to supervise the temporary governance of Gaza, which has been under a fragile ceasefire since October.
Protesters in Denmark support Greenland after Trump's takeover threat
Thousands of protesters gathered across Denmark on Saturday in solidarity with Greenland amid US President Donald Trump's threat to annex the Arctic island, demanding that the United States respect Greenlanders' right to self-determination.
Egypt's Sisi says he values offer by Trump to mediate Nile dam dispute
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said he valued an offer by US President Donald Trump to mediate a dispute over Nile River waters between Egypt and Ethiopia.
Ukrainian team heading to US for security guarantee talks, Zelenskyy says
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Trump accepts Nobel medal from Venezuelan opposition leader Machado
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has given her Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump on Thursday during a White House meeting, as she tries to gain some influence over how the president shapes the South American country's political future.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has hailed the country's "enduring resilience and the courage and determination of its people" as he marked the 'Day of Solidarity' on social media.
The expansion of the bridge to Dubai International Airport's Terminal 1 from three to four lanes will raise capacity to 5,600 vehicles per hour, marking a 33 per cent growth, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Saturday.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has "invited" residents to tune in to national media channels at 11:00 am on Saturday to mark the 'Day of Solidarity'.
