Algeria

Some of the key events about Algeria

• 1830

  French invasion and colonization of Algeria began, leading to over a century of colonial rule
• 1954

  Algerian War of Independence started, resulting in a bloody eight-year conflict
• 1962

  Algeria gained independence from France after a long struggle
• 1962

  Post-independence violence led to the exodus of most of the European population
• 1965

  Military coup d'état overthrew the civilian government
• 1969

  The country hosted the Pan-African Cultural Festival, promoting African unity and culture
• 1975

  Algeria played a key role in founding OPEC, strengthening its economic position
• 1982

  The country launched its first satellite, Alcomsat-1, advancing its space technology
• 1988

  October Riots resulted in hundreds of deaths and led to political reforms
• 1990

  The government introduced multi-party elections, marking a step towards democracy
• 1991

  Government cancelled elections when an Islamist party was poised to win, sparking a civil war
• 1992

  Algerian Civil War began, lasting a decade and causing an estimated 150,000 deaths
• 2000

  Algeria successfully eradicated malaria, a significant public health achievement
• 2003

  Boumerdes earthquake killed over 2,200 people and injured thousands more
• 2007

  The ancient Roman ruins of Tipaza were designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site
• 2011

  The government lifted the 19-year-old state of emergency, increasing civil liberties
• 2013

  In Amenas hostage crisis at a gas facility resulted in at least 39 foreign hostages killed
• 2016

  Algeria adopted a new constitution strengthening democratic institutions
• 2019

  Mass protests (Hirak Movement) forced the long-serving president to resign but political instability continued
• 2020

  The country completely eliminated trachoma, a blinding eye disease

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