Outgoing Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has asked his country for “forgiveness” in a letter published by the Algerian Press Service.
The President, who has been in power for 20 years, said he Is “proud” of his contributions but realised he had “failed in his duty”.
He said he is”leaving the political stage with neither sadness nor fear for Algeria’s future.
His resignation on Tuesday came after six weeks of anti-government protests.
Last week, Algeria’s army chief, Lt Gen Ahmed Gaed Salah called for him to step down.
