Algeria's Bouteflika decides to call for elections within one year if re-elected

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika will call for elections within one year to replace him if is re-elected in elections in April, his campaign manager said on Sunday.

Abdelghani Zaalane spoke in televised comments after submitting Bouteflika's official election papers confirming he will seek re-election next month.

(With inputs from agencies.)