Albert Camus was a French philosopher, author, and journalist born in Algeria. He is best known for his philosophical works, including 'The Myth of Sisyphus' and 'The Stranger'. Camus won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1957 for his contributions to literature.
Aïcha Ech Channa is a Moroccan social entrepreneur known for her work in supporting unwed mothers and children in Morocco. She founded the Association Solidarité Féminine, which provides shelter, healthcare, and vocational training to single mothers.
Abdelaziz Bouteflika was an Algerian politician who served as the President of Algeria from 1999 to 2019. He played a key role in ending the Algerian Civil War in the 1990s and oversaw economic reforms during his presidency.
Assia Djebar was an Algerian novelist, filmmaker, and professor. She is considered one of North Africa's preeminent writers and is known for her novels exploring the lives of Muslim women in Algeria.
Ahmed Ben Bella was an Algerian politician and revolutionary leader who served as the first President of Algeria from 1963 to 1965. He played a leading role in the Algerian War of Independence against French colonial rule.
Fatima-Zohra Ardjoune is an Algerian physicist and academic. She is known for her research in the field of nuclear physics and has contributed to the development of Algeria's scientific community.
Hocine Aït Ahmed was an Algerian politician and revolutionary who played a prominent role in the struggle for Algerian independence from French colonial rule. He later founded the Socialist Forces Front (FFS) party.
Leïla Slimani is a Franco-Moroccan author and journalist. She won the Prix Goncourt in 2016 for her novel 'Chanson douce' (Lullaby). Slimani's works often explore themes of gender, sexuality, and identity.
Mouloud Mammeri was an Algerian writer, anthropologist, and linguist. He is considered one of the founders of modern Algerian literature and is known for his novels, plays, and scholarly works on Berber culture.
Rachid Boudjedra is an Algerian novelist and playwright. His works often confront themes of colonialism, identity, and political oppression in Algeria. Boudjedra has been widely recognized for his contributions to Algerian literature.