Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika on Monday was sworn in for a fourth five-year term after winning the presidential election earlier this month.
During the ceremony aired by state television, the 77-year-old was shown taking the oath while sitting in a wheelchair, having not totally convalesced from a health problem he suffered in April 2013.
The ceremony held at a presidential palace in western Algiers was attended by a large number of senior government officials along with former presidential hopeful Louisa Hanoune, the head of Algeria's Workers' Party.
Bouteflika's main rival in the presidential election and former prime minister Ali Benflis did not show up at the ceremony.
Benlfis has already questioned the results of the presidential election, saying the vote was rigged in Bouteflika's favor.
After he took the oath, the Algerian president delivered a brief speech in which he thanked the people who voted for him in the election as well as his presidential rivals.
Algeria's Bouteflika orders political reforms
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika on Monday ordered a package of political reforms, including a constitutional review.
In a statement circulated by the Algerian Presidency after his inauguration, Bouteflika said the reforms aim "to separate between authorities, boost the independence of the judiciary and enhance the role of the parliament."
The aging leader said the opposition, the civil society and public figures would be invited to contribute to the reform process.
Bouteflika was sworn in Monday for a fourth five-year term after winning the presidential election earlier this month.
During the ceremony, aired by state television, the 77-year-old leader was shown taking the oath in a wheelchair, having not completely recovered from a health problem he had suffered in April 2013.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by senior government officials along with former presidential hopeful Louisa Hanoune, the head of Algeria's Workers' Party.
Bouteflika reappoints Sellal as Algeria PM
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika on Monday reappointed Abdelmalek Sellal as the country's prime minister.
Sellal had resigned his post as prime minister in March to run Bouteflika's presidential campaign.
In a statement, the presidency did not clarify whether Sellal would be asked to form a new government or run the current cabinet.
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