State TV gives no cause of death for former strongman, who suffered a stroke in 2013; Bouteflika helped resolve civil war, but later became mired in corruption scandals

Ahmed Ouyahia sentenced to 15 years, Abdelmalek Sellal to 12 years, for abusing their authority, as part of car manufacturing embezzlement scandal

Despite fierce opposition from the streets, authorities pushing forward with presidential elections set for December 12; Observers predicting weak turnout