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