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Ahmed Ould Bouceif

Mauritania

Ahmed Ould Bouceif born on 1934–May 27 and died on 1979, was a Mauritanian military and political leader.


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Created: 25th Jun 2008
Modified: 25th Jun 2008
Professional Information
Position:
Premier Ministre
Working primarily in:
Mauritania

Description of Work:
In April 1979, Ahmed Ould Bouceif seized power in a coup d'état together with Col. Mohamed Khouna Ould Haidallah and other officers, ousting Col. Mustafa Ould Salek from power. He became prime minister in the new government. He was killed the following month in an airplane crash off the coast of Dakar, Senegal, at which point Haidallah emerged as the regime's main strongman.
Biographical Information
Ahmed Ould Bouceif
(At a Glance)
Date of Birth: May/27/1934
Gender: male
Interests: Politique, Economie, Sport
Place of Origin: Mauritania