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Ali Kafi
علي كافي
Ali Kafi 1992.jpg
Kafi in 1992
Chairman of the High Council of State
In office
2 July 1992 – 31 January 1994
Prime Minister Sid Ahmed Ghozali
Belaid Abdessalam
Redha Malek
Preceded by Mohamed Boudiaf
Succeeded by Liamine Zéroual (as Head of State)
Personal details
Born (1928-10-07)7 October 1928
El Harrouch, French Algeria
Died 16 April 2013(2013-04-16) (aged 84)
Geneva, Switzerland
Political party FLN
Military service
Allegiance Algeria
Branch/service Armée de Libération Nationale (ALN)
People's National Army (PNP)
Years of service ALN 1954-1962
PNP 1962-?
Rank Colonel
Battles/wars Algerian War

Ali Kafi (Arabic: علي كافي) was an important Algerian politician. He served as the leader of Algeria from 1992 to 1994. During this time, he was the Chairman of the High Council of State. He also acted as the country's President.

Early Life

Ali Kafi was born in a place called El Harrouch in 1928. This area was part of French Algeria at the time.

Political Career

Ali Kafi was a key figure in Algeria's fight for independence. From 1954 to 1962, he was part of the underground forces. These groups worked to free Algeria from France. During this time, he became a Colonel in the army.

After Algeria gained independence, Kafi became a diplomat. He served as Algeria's ambassador to several countries. These included Syria, Egypt, Iraq, and Italy.

In 1992, Ali Kafi was chosen for a very important role. He became the chairman of the High Council of State. This council was a group of leaders who acted as the president of Algeria. He took on this role after the previous leader, Muhammad Boudiaf, was assassinated.

The High Council of State was set up as a temporary government. It was meant to guide Algeria during a difficult period. Ali Kafi's term as chairman ended on January 31, 1994.

Death

Ali Kafi passed away on April 16, 2013. He was 84 years old. He died in Geneva, Switzerland. His body was later buried in El-Alia cemetery in Algeria.

Honours

Ali Kafi received a high honour for his service to Algeria.

National Honour

  • National Order of Merit - Athir v.1 (Algeria) - ribbon bar
    The ribbon bar for the National Order of Merit
    Grand Master of the National Order of Merit

See also

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