Abdelmalek Benhabyles 1921 – 2018

Biography

Abdelmalek Benhabyles was born on April 27, 1921, in Beni Aziz, Algeria, during a pivotal period in the nation’s history. He would go on to become a prominent figure in Algerian political life, dedicating much of his career to public service and constitutional governance.

Throughout his professional life, Benhabyles held significant responsibilities in Algeria’s political institutions. Most notably, he served as chairman of the Constitutional Council, a position of considerable importance in overseeing the country’s constitutional framework and legal governance. His role reflected the trust placed in him by the nation during crucial periods of Algeria’s development.

Benhabyles passed away on December 28, 2018, in Algiers at the age of 97, leaving behind a legacy of service to his country. His long life spanned nearly a century of transformative change in Algeria, and his contributions to the nation’s constitutional and political systems remained significant throughout his years of public engagement.