Ahmed Ouyahia

ModernPoliticianAlgeria1952 — ?

Multiple-time Algerian prime minister.

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Quick Facts

Born

1952

Country

Algeria

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)30

Political (20%)60

Influence (20%)67

Legacy (20%)53

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)56

Total Score58.4

Ahmed Ouyahia — Complete Timeline

1995 AD

First Appointment as Prime MinisterPolitical Action◆ Major

Ahmed Ouyahia was first appointed Prime Minister of Algeria by President Liamine Zeroual in December 1995. He served during the height of the Algerian Civil War, focusing on security operations against Islamist insurgents.

Civil WarGovernment

Impact: national

2003 AD

Multiple Terms as Prime MinisterPolitical Action◆ Major

Ouyahia served as Prime Minister four times (1995-1998, 2003-2006, 2008-2012, 2017-2019), making him the longest-serving prime minister in Algerian history. He was a key ally of President Bouteflika, implementing economic and political reforms.

Long tenureBouteflika era

Impact: national

2019 AD

Resignation During the 2019 ProtestsPolitical Action◆ Major

Ouyahia resigned as Prime Minister on March 11, 2019, amid massive protests (Hirak) demanding the ouster of President Bouteflika. His resignation was part of a broader political crisis that led to Bouteflika's resignation in April 2019.

Hirak protestsResignation

Impact: national