algeria

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  • independence

    algeria gains independence form france
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    algeria

  • first president

    ahmed ben bella elected as first president

  • ben bella overthrown

    col houari Boumedienne overthrows Ben Bella pledges to end corruption

  • new constitution

    boumedienne introduces a new constitution which confirms commitment to socialism and role of the national liberation front as the sole political party. islam is recognised as state religion.

  • boumedienne is elected president

    december boumedienne is elected president and is instrumental in launching a programme of rapid industrialisation.

  • boumedienne die's

    boumedienne dies and is replaced by col chadli bendjedid as the compromise candidate of the military establishment.

  • gas prices rising

    rising in gas prices and oil starts violent strikes and demonstrations

  • economic problems

    serious rioting against economic conditions.