Belaid Abdessalam (born July 1928 in Ain Kebir, Algeria) is an Algerian politician. He was a nationalist leader during Algeria's struggle for independence from France. He was minister of industry and power under Houari Boumedienne. 1928 was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... Houari Boumédiènne (original name Mohamed Ben Brahim Boukharouba) (August 23, 1932 - December 27, 1978) was President of Algeria from 19 June 1965 to 27 December 1978 (Chairman of the Revolutionary Council until 12 December 1976). ...
Abdessalam served as Prime Minister of Algeria from July 8, 1992 until August 21, 1993. During his tenure, the Algerian government intensified its conflicts with Islamic rebels. He eventually resigned. July 8 is the 189th day of the year (190th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 176 days remaining. ... 1992 is a leap year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... August 21 is the 233rd day of the year (234th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1993 is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ...
The long-expected dismissal of Algerian Prime Minister BelaidAbdessalam and his replacement by Foreign Minister Redha Malek on Aug. 21 was overshadowed by the assassination the next day of former Prime Minister Kasdi Merbah.
Abdessalam had been under increasing criticism both for his inability to resuscitate the country's stagnant economy and his failure to halt the political violence which has plagued Algeria since the seizure of power by a military-backed regime in January 1992.
Abdessalam's successor as prime minister is Redha Malek, a highly respected 61-year-old former ambassador and member of Algeria's five-man ruling High Council of State who is regarded as a hard-liner in the government's fight against armed Islamist militants.
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