# Ali Kafi

_Algerian politician (1928-2013)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-09

> Ali Kafi was an Algerian politician who was Chairman of the High Council of State and acting President from 1992 to 1994.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 7 October 1928 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q327129#P569))
- **Place of birth:** El Harrouch ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q327129#P19))
- **Died:** 16 April 2013 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q327129#P570))
- **Place of death:** Geneva ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q327129#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Algeria; France ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q327129#P27))
- **Occupation:** diplomat; politician; military personnel ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q327129#P106))
- **Political party:** National Liberation Front ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q327129#P102))
- **Positions held:** President of Algeria (2 July 1992 – 30 January 1994); ambassador ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q327129#P39))
- **Awards:** Algerian National Order of Merit, Grand Master rank ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q327129#P166))

## Questions

**When was Ali Kafi born?**  
Ali Kafi was born on 7 October 1928 in El Harrouch.

**What positions has Ali Kafi held?**  
Positions held by Ali Kafi include: President of Algeria (1992–1994); ambassador.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Ali Kafi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ali_Kafi) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q327129](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q327129) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Ali Kafi 1992.jpg by Algeria Press Service (CC BY 3.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ali_Kafi_1992.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Ali Kafi". DigiNepal. Last updated 9 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/ali-kafi. Retrieved 15 November 2026.