Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, left, closely escorted by bodyguards,
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, left, closely escorted by bodyguards, rear left, kisses a young child, during a tour to inspect the country's Special South Development Program in Tamanrasset, southern, ...

Tuareg women clap their hands during the official visit
Tuareg women clap their hands during the official visit of Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika in the southern city of Tamanrasset January 7, 2008. Reuters Pictures ...

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, right, meets Touareg people as
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, right, meets Touareg people as he visits Tamanrasset, southern Algeria, during a visit to this remote Sahara desert town, Monday, Jan. 7, 2008, as part ...

Algeria's Culture Minister Khalida Toumi (L) sings with tuareg
Algeria's Culture Minister Khalida Toumi (L) sings with tuareg people during the official visit of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika (not pictured) in the southern city of Tamanrasset January 7, 2008. Reuters ...

Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika jokes with a soccer player
Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika jokes with a soccer player during his official visit to the southern city of Tamanrasset January 7, 2008. Reuters Pictures ...

A tuareg woman is seen during the official visit
A tuareg woman is seen during the official visit of Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to the southern city of Tamanrasset January 7, 2008. Reuters Pictures ...

Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika kisses a baby during his
Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika kisses a baby during his official visit to the southern city of Tamanrasset January 7, 2008. Reuters Pictures ...

Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika shakes hands with citizens during
Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika shakes hands with citizens during his official visit to the southern city of Tamanrasset January 7, 2008. Reuters Pictures ...

Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika is greeted by army officers
Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika is greeted by army officers upon his arrival for an official visit to the southern city of Tamanrasset January 7, 2008. Reuters Pictures ...