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Ahmed Taleb Ibrahimi
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| Minister of Foreign Affairs of Algeria | |
| In office 1982–1988 |
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| President | Chadli Bendjedid |
| Prime Minister | Mohamed Ben Ahmed Abdelghani Abdelhamid Brahimi |
| Preceded by | Mohammed Seddik Benyahia |
| Succeeded by | Boualem Bessaïh |
| Minister Counselor of the President of Algeria | |
| In office 1977–1982 |
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| Minister of Information and Culture of Algeria | |
| In office 1970–1977 |
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| Minister of National Education of Algeria | |
| In office 1965–1970 |
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| Born | 5 January 1932 Setif, Algeria |
| Political party | National Liberation Front (FLN) |
| Spouse | Souad Taleb Ibrahimi |
| Children | 2 sons – Bachir Taleb Ibrahimi (eldest named after his father) and Saadeddine Taleb Ibrahimi |
| Alma mater | Académie Nationale de Médecine |
Ahmed Taleb Ibrahimi (Arabic: أحمد طالب الإبراهيمي) was born on January 5, 1932. He is an important Algerian politician and thinker.
He is the son of a famous Islamic scholar named Bachir Ibrahimi. Ahmed Taleb Ibrahimi served in many government roles in Algeria from the 1960s to the late 1980s. He strongly believed in Algeria's independence and its Arab culture. The French authorities even put him in jail because he was active in the FLN Party during the Algerian War for independence. He tried to become president in 1999 but decided not to run at the last minute, along with other candidates. He lives in Algiers, Algeria, with his wife Souad and has two sons.
Growing Up in Algeria
Ahmed Taleb Ibrahimi was born in Setif, a city in eastern Algeria, on January 5, 1932. His family was not rich, but they had a lot of knowledge and strong beliefs. His father, Sheikh Bachir Ibrahimi, was a well-known scholar. He fought against French rule in Algeria using his writing and speeches, not weapons.
Sheikh Bachir Ibrahimi was a leader in the "Association of the Oulemaa." This group wanted to build schools. Their goal was to teach people about their Arabic heritage and a peaceful form of Islam. They also wanted to help Algeria become free from French colonialism. Because of his father's work, the French often sent him away or kept him under house arrest. This meant Ahmed's family had to move around a lot.
As a child, Ahmed learned a great deal from his father. This knowledge helped him throughout his life. In the late 1940s, he finished high school and began studying medicine. In 1954, he moved to Paris, France, to continue his medical studies. He later specialized in Hematology, which is the study of blood, and worked in hospitals in Paris.
Fighting for Freedom
While Ahmed was finishing his medical training, he was also working hard for Algerian independence. In 1952, he helped start a newspaper called "Le Jeune Musulman" (The Young Muslim). This newspaper aimed to help young people remember their identity after many years of being under French rule.
He became the first president of l'UGEMA, which was the General Union of Algerian Muslim Students. Later, he joined the "Fédération de France," which was the FLN's group in France. Because of his strong involvement, he was arrested in Paris in February 1957. He spent almost five years in French prisons. During this time, he became very close friends with other prisoners. Many of these friends later became important leaders in a free Algeria. He was released in September 1961. After his release, he spent a few months in places like Switzerland, Tunisia, and Morocco to recover from his time in prison.
A Doctor and a Minister
After Algeria gained independence in July 1962, Ahmed Taleb Ibrahimi returned home. He continued his work as a doctor at the main hospital in Algiers. He helped improve the hospital and taught new Algerian doctors. He also learned from foreign professors who stayed in Algeria after independence.
For the next three years, he received many offers to become an Ambassador or take other high government jobs. However, he turned them down. He wanted to stay with his family, whom he had missed during the war. Even Algeria's first president, Ahmed Ben Bella, asked Ahmed to work with him. Ahmed politely said no, explaining that he wanted to keep practicing medicine instead of getting involved in politics. He also had to help support his parents and sick sister.
In 1965, President Houari Boumediene offered Ahmed the job of Minister of Education. Ahmed accepted and worked to improve Algeria's schools and education system. In 1970, President Boumediene changed his government team. He appointed Ahmed as Minister of Information and Culture, a role he held until April 1977. After that, the President wanted Ahmed even closer to him. He created a new position called "Minister Advisor to the President" for Ahmed. Over the years, it was clear that Ahmed had earned the President's trust.
Later Years
Ahmed Taleb Ibrahimi continued to be an important figure in Algerian politics. He ran for president in 1999. However, he and other candidates decided to withdraw from the election just hours before voting began. They claimed there were problems with the election process.
In 2004, he tried to run for president again. But his application was not accepted because of his alleged connections to a political group called the Islamic Salvation Front (FIS). His ideas included a moderate approach to Islam and supporting a free-market economy.
Ahmed Taleb Ibrahimi is the father of two sons. He lives in Algiers, Algeria, with his wife Souad.
