Houari Boumédiène

Houari Boumédiène was a prominent Algerian military officer and politician who led Algeria from 1965 until his death in 1978. He played a key role in the country's fight for independence from France and later became its president. Boumédiène was known for centralizing power, implementing policies to develop Algeria's economy and infrastructure, and pursuing a non-aligned foreign policy during the Cold War. His leadership emphasized national sovereignty, socialism, and modernization, which significantly shaped Algeria’s post-independence trajectory. His influence remains a defining part of Algeria's modern history.