Hadj Moussa ag Akhamouk

Hadj Moussa ag Akhamouk (ruled c. 1975 – 1977) was the final Amenokal, or traditional leader, of the Kel Ahaggar, a prominent Tuareg confederation in present-day Algeria. His brief reign coincided with the formal dissolution of the Kel Ahaggar as a recognized political entity within the Algerian state.

Accession to Power
Following the reign of Bayy ag Akhemuk, Hadj Moussa ag Akhamouk became Amenokal around 1975. The exact details of his succession are unclear, but it likely followed established hereditary practices.

Dissolution of the Kel Ahaggar
A defining characteristic of Hadj Moussa ag Akhamouk 's reign was the formal dissolution of the Kel Ahaggar as a recognized political entity within Algeria. The exact date and circumstances surrounding this event remain somewhat unclear, but it is estimated to have occurred around 1977.

Centralization and Uncertainties
The Algerian government, established after independence in 1962, pursued a policy of centralization that aimed to integrate various groups, including the Kel Ahaggar, into a unified Algerian state. This policy likely contributed to the decision to dissolve the Kel Ahaggar's formal political structure.