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Egypt Region International Economy Opinion Culture Profile Special Travel Sports People Time Out Chronicles Cartoons Letters Bouteflika
New Algerian President Bouteflika reminds me a little of an old-timer in a John Wayne movie -- an extra kitted out in a large moustache and a sharp suit who has suddenly found himself centre stage. His bright smile of victory, and the confident wave that hints at cheering masses in the background, leads me to think he saw it coming -- but who could have told which way the vote would turn?
By George Bahgory
