Smail Hamdani

ModernPoliticianAlgeria1930 — ?

Algerian PM during the civil war.

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Quick Facts

Born

1930

Country

Algeria

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)28

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)36

Leadership (15%)38

Strategy (15%)40

Total Score39.3

Smail Hamdani — Complete Timeline

1998 AD

Appointed Prime Minister of AlgeriaPolitical Action◆ Major

Smail Hamdani was appointed Prime Minister of Algeria on December 15, 1998, by President Liamine Z

AppointmentAlgerian Civil WarGovernment

Impact: national

1999 AD

Oversaw the 1999 presidential electionPolitical Action◆ Major

Hamdani's government organized the 1999 presidential election, which was won by Abdelaziz Bouteflika after all other candidates withdrew citing fraud. The election marked the end of Z

ElectionPolitical TransitionBouteflika

Impact: national

Resigned as Prime MinisterPolitical Action◆ Major

Hamdani resigned as Prime Minister on December 23, 1999, after one year in office. His resignation followed the election of Bouteflika, who appointed Ahmed Benbitour as his successor, marking a new phase in Algerian politics.

ResignationGovernment ChangePolitical Transition

Impact: national