Moussa Benhamadi (4 January 1953 – 17 July 2020) was an

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n politician and researcher. He was a member of the National Liberation Front (FLN).

Biography

Benhamadi commenced his career as a computer engineer and researcher in information systems and networks. In 1985, he founded the Centre de recherche sur l'information scientifique et technique, which became the first internet provider of

in 1993. He headed the center until 2002, when he was elected into the

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, representing

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. In 2008, Benhamadi became CEO of

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, a position he held for two years. From 2010 to 2012, he served as Minister of Communication. His brother, Abderrahmane, directed Groupe Benhamadi Antar Trade-Condor, the family's telecommunications company. Benhamadi was arrested during the

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on 18 September. He died from

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in Bordj Bou Arréridj on 17 July 2020, at the age of 67, during the

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References

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