The win sets Algeria up for a semi-final showdown with Nigeria
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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
Algerians have been holding massive protests since an ailing Bouteflika announced plans to seek a fifth term in office
According to Gaid Salah, a constitutional void would amount to “the destruction of the foundations of the Algerian national state”.
Haddad, who owns Algeria’s largest private construction company, is the first high-profile figure with ties to Bouteflika to be jailed
Abdelmalek Sellal served as Bouteflika’s campaign manager, overseeing the president’s past three successful re-election bids.