Some of the arrests were also linked to unrest surrounding events marking France’s national day celebrations on Sunday
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Algeria will take on Sadio Mane’s Senegal for the title on July 19, in a repeat of a group stage clash they won 1-0
The suspects “planned attacks against peaceful protests across different parts of the country”
The protest movement is also demanding the establishment of independent institutions to oversee fresh elections
The win sets Algeria up for a semi-final showdown with Nigeria
He replaces Mouad Bouchareb, who resigned as speaker on July 2 amid pressure from protesters and lawmakers
His pledge comes just days before his interim mandate expires on July 9
Protesters continue to demand the resignation of government officials loyal to former leader, Abdelaziz Bouteflika
Mane struggled to impress on his return from suspension as Youcef Belaili crashed home the winner on 49 minutes
Goals from Baghdad Bounedjah and Riyad Mahrez gave the Algerians their first three points of the tournament