By RFIPosted on 19-12-2019Changed on 19-12-2019 at 22:55

The president elected on December 12, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, was sworn in on Thursday December 19 in Algiers. In his speech, he wanted to reach out to the Algerians, and to those demonstrating, while announcing a series of reforms. Promises of change to convince residents who continue to challenge.

Abdelmadjid Tebboune promised " a roof " for all Algerians, tax exemptions for housewives and businesses that create jobs, support for journalists, new hospitals and an end to emergency problems, or even the reduction of school programs. The clear objective of these promises: to touch all Algerians and say that the demands made have been heard.

Another important figure in this inauguration ceremony is Ahmed Gaïd Salah. The Chief of Staff received a medal for his role in managing the crisis. He was thanked at length by the interim head of state as well as by the new president.

In the afternoon, the Prime Minister tendered his resignation, the Minister of Foreign Affairs was appointed to replace him, and the President asked the government of the day to take over the post.

The challenge for Abdelmadjid Tebboune, whose election is widely contested, will be to fulfill all of his promises of change. Those who demonstrate every Friday believe that it is a pure product of the system whose change they are asking for.

An " outstretched hand "

The new president has also renewed his commitment to reach out " to everyone " to implement the demands of the Hirak, " within the framework of a national consensus ". A message heard by some Algerians. Living in Oran, Smaïn was part of the movement, but withdrew when the presidential approached. He sees the arrival of Abdelmadjid Tebboune as an opportunity for the future of Algeria.

" It is a renewal for the country and it is a helping hand for this popular movement which demands a new republic," he assures. There is a lot of hope for this new president and it is this mandate that will decide whether there is a new republic or not. I think the challenge will continue until they really see this change. "

But for political activist Yassine Aissiouane, former deputy of the Rally for Culture and Democracy (RCD), the speech of the new president does not change anything. Mobilization must continue for a change in the system.

“ There was no election, insists Yassine Aissouane. There was a massive electoral fraud which involved the appointment of a head of state subject to the military in place. We are facing a military dictatorship and the people are still mobilized to move towards a democratic transition. The speech does not interest us. What interests us is the current revolution. "

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