Abdelaziz Bouteflika was born in Oujda, Morocco in 1937 and became the President of Algeria in 1999. During his time in office, he was able to bring an end to the country's civil war and restore peace and stability. In 2012, he became the longest-serving President of Algeria, having served for 13 years.
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💰 Net worth: $5 million (2024)
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About
Algerian President who presided over the end of the country's bloody civil war and quelled civil unrest. He first took office in 1999 and in 2012 he became the longest-serving President of Algeria.
Before Fame
He was in the government of a previous President but was forced out after a political power shift.
Trivia
One of his first acts as President was to make peace with the anti-government guerrilla fighters, offering them amnesty.
Family Life
He was born into a large family: four brothers and three half-sisters. He married Amal Triki in 1990; but they later divorced.
Associated With
His country has produced many notable people, including the iconic fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent.