Assassination of President Boudiaf during public speech shocked nation.

During a public speech, President Mohamed Boudiaf of Algeria was assassinated by one of his own bodyguards. The assassination took place in Annaba, a city in northeastern Algeria. Boudiaf was a revered figure in Algeria's struggle for independence from France and had returned to power in a bid to restore order and tackle corruption. His death shocked the nation and threw the political scene into turmoil. The assassin, a member of the Algerian security forces, fired two shots at close range, fatally wounding the president. He was immediately subdued by security forces and arrested. The motive behind the assassination remains unclear, with speculation ranging from personal vendettas to political conspiracies. The assassination of President Boudiaf had a profound impact on Algeria, plunging the country into a period of uncertainty and instability. It exposed the deep-seated issues of political violence and extremism that plagued the nation. The event served as a stark reminder of the challenges facing Algeria as it navigated the transition to a more democratic and stable government. #Assassination #Algeria #PoliticalUnrest