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Algeria's Bouteflika in Paris after 'having mini-stroke' | Algeria's Bouteflika in Paris after 'having mini-stroke' |
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Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has been flown to hospital in Paris after suffering a mini-stroke, the state news agency has said. | |
Mr Bouteflika, 76, had a "transient ischemia" - a temporary blockage of a blood vessel often called a mini-stroke - an official told the APS news agency. | |
Doctors said on Sunday that he was "progressing well" and the damage was "not irreversible". | |
Mr Bouteflika is being treated at the Val de Grace military hospital. | |
It is commonly used by high-profile patients from France and beyond. | |
Mr Bouteflika's doctor, Rachid Bougherbal, said: "The transient ischemic attack did not last long and the condition is reversible. His state of health is progressing well." | |
Dr Bougherbal said Mr Bouteflika had "complete balance" and was "recovering some of the fatigue caused by the ailment". | |
'Cancer' report | 'Cancer' report |
Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal echoed Dr Bougherbal's assurances that there was no need for concern. | |
Mr Bouteflika, who makes few public appearances, underwent surgery in hospital in Paris several years ago. | |
Officially the problem was a stomach ulcer, but a leaked US diplomatic cable suggested he had cancer. | |
In spite of his age and apparently failing health, there are still those who believe Mr Bouteflika could stand for a fourth term in office in elections scheduled for next year. | In spite of his age and apparently failing health, there are still those who believe Mr Bouteflika could stand for a fourth term in office in elections scheduled for next year. |
He is part of an ageing leadership which has dominated Algerian politics since the country gained independence from France more than 50 years ago. | He is part of an ageing leadership which has dominated Algerian politics since the country gained independence from France more than 50 years ago. |
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