Akhemuk ag Ihemma

Akhemuk ag Ihemma (ruled c. 1920 – 1941) was the Amenokal, or ruler, of the Kel Ahaggar, a Tuareg confederation in present-day Algeria. His reign fell within a period of French colonial rule over the region.

Accession to Power
Akhemuk ag Ihemma assumed the leadership of the Kel Ahaggar around 1920. The exact circumstances surrounding his succession are unclear, but it likely involved established hereditary practices within the Kel Ahaggar.

French Colonial Context
By the time Akhemuk ag Ihemma became Amenokal, the Kel Ahaggar had been under French suzerainty for two decades. French colonial authorities had established a system of indirect rule, utilizing traditional leadership structures while ultimately holding ultimate power.

Legacy
Akhemuk ag Ihemma 's reign represents a period of relative stability within the Kel Ahaggar under French colonial rule. He ensured the continuity of traditional leadership structures while the confederation adapted to a new political reality. His successor, Messar ag Amayas, would lead the Kel Ahaggar during the later years of French colonialism and into the period of Algerian independence.