A man and his son watch from their window
A man and his son watch from their window as Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika passes by during his official visit in the western city of Blida February 18,2009. Reuters Pictures ...

Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika greets supporters during his official
Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika greets supporters during his official visit in the western city of Blida February 18,2009. Reuters Pictures ...

Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika waves to supporters during his
Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika waves to supporters during his official visit in the western city of Blida February 18,2009. Reuters Pictures ...

Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika is greeted by his
Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika is greeted by his supporters during his official visit in the western city of Blida February 18,2009. Reuters Pictures ...

Supporters of Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika listen to his
Supporters of Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika listen to his speech announcing his candidature as an independent for a third term in Algiers February 12, 2009. Bouteflika launched a long-anticipated ...

A supporter of Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika holds a
A supporter of Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika holds a poster after he announced his candidature as an independent for a third term in Algiers February 12, 2009. Bouteflika launched ...

Pro-Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's elections signs are pictured on
Pro-Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's elections signs are pictured on the wall, reading 'Algeria strong and secure' during an election rally on February 12, 2009 in Algiers. Bouteflika, 72, announced ...

Cuba's President Raul Castro (L) and his Algerian counterpart
Cuba's President Raul Castro (L) and his Algerian counterpart Abdelaziz Bouteflika arrive to attend a meeting at the presidential palace in Algiers February 8, 2009. Cuban President Raul Castro ...

Cuba's President Raul Castro (L) looks to his Algerian
Cuba's President Raul Castro (L) looks to his Algerian counterpart Abdelaziz Bouteflika at the presidential palace in Algiers February 8, 2009. Cuban President Raul Castro is on a three-day ...