Thousands of Algerians are demonstrating in the major cities calling for the resignation of, 82-year-old President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.
It's the fifth straight Friday since nationwide anti-Bouteflika protests began Feb. 22 that Algerians have taken to the streets, the Associated Press (AP) reported.
Families joined professionals and students in the central squares of Algiers, the capital, holding signs reading "Get Out, Bouteflika" and "No Mandate Extension."
"Rain will not stop us from continuing our pressure," said 23-year old Ahmed Khoudja, who was among other protesters who gathered in the city under rain.
Bouteflika, who has ruled for 20 years, bowed to the protesters last week by reversing plans to stand for a fifth term, according to Reuters.
But he has stopped short of stepping down and said he would stay in office until a new constitution is adopted, effectively extending his present term.
Meanwhile, workers of Sonatrach, the national oil company whose executives are close to Bouteflika, held a symbolic sit-in Thursday in solidarity with the protests that span all sections of society including the country's youth and doctors, according to AP.
