Bouteflika survived the 2011“Arab Spring” that toppled other Arab leaders.
We do not yet know whether President Bouteflika will keep his promise.
Security sources say Said Bouteflika, a younger brother of former Algerian president Abdelaziz.
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has promised to resign by the end of the month.
Bouteflika's newly appointed deputy prime minister,
Ramtane Lamamra, has launched a tour of allied countries seeking support.
Bouteflika, who has ruled for 20 years,
bowed to the protesters last week by announcing he would not stand for another term.
Bouteflika's resignation, fuelled by protests that have lasted over a month,
means Algeria has a new president for the first time in 20 years.