Two months after testing positive to coronavirus and receiving treatment in Germany, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune returns to Algeria.
The President’s absence had increased doubts over his ability to finish his first term. It will be remembered that his last public appearance was his meeting with French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves le Drian on 15 October.
Upon his return, the 75-year old was quoted as saying, ‘It is hard to be far from one’s country’. On 24 October, he was admonished to self-isolate, considering a member of his close staff testing positive to the dreaded Covid.
However, his health deteriorated and he was flown out to Germany on 28 October for treatment.
Following continued fears over the President’s health, he was seen posting a video on social media on 13 December promising to return in few weeks.
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