Algeria’s President Abdelmadjid Tebboune who was sworn into office last December is moving towards reconciling the country by pardoning more than 3,000 prisoners.
The decision to let go these prisoners, many of whom are serving short sentences is an attempt to reduce tension in the country.
Before his election, Algeria was characterized by political unrest following series of protests demanding the exit of long time leader, Abdelaziz Bouteflika and the ruling political establishment.
Bouteflika ruled Algeria for two decades but protests forced him out of power in April last year.
Although a former loyalist of Bouteflika, he is hoping his gesture for these prisoners would create a new atmosphere in the north African country.
74-year-old Tebboune won last year’s election with 58% of the votes, but his election was boycotted by many Algerians.
The former prime minister has a major task tackling Algeria’s economic challenges triggered by low revenues from oil and gas exports.
Young people make up about 70% of the country’s population. Unemployment remains high among Algeria’s young people.
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Source: Africafeeds.com
