Algeria's army chief Ahmed Gaed Salah has died at the age of 79.
Salah was instrumental in bringing down former long-time ruler Abdelaziz Bouteflika. The former leader, who ruled since 1999, resigned in April following mass protests, leaving General Salah as the country's de facto leader. General Said Chengriha has been appointed as acting chief and the government has announced a full week of mourning.
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