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independence
algeria gains independence form france -
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algeria
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first president
ahmed ben bella elected as first president -
ben bella overthrown
col houari Boumedienne overthrows Ben Bella pledges to end corruption -
new constitution
boumedienne introduces a new constitution which confirms commitment to socialism and role of the national liberation front as the sole political party. islam is recognised as state religion. -
boumedienne is elected president
december boumedienne is elected president and is instrumental in launching a programme of rapid industrialisation. -
boumedienne die's
boumedienne dies and is replaced by col chadli bendjedid as the compromise candidate of the military establishment. -
gas prices rising
rising in gas prices and oil starts violent strikes and demonstrations -
economic problems
serious rioting against economic conditions.