hold somebody's feet to the fire. also put somebody's feet to the fire. to cause someone to feel pressure or stress I think reporters really should hold the president's feet to the fire about this issue. See also: feet, fire, hold. hold (someone's) feet to the fire. To pressure (someone) to consent to or undertake something.
The Algerian War (1954-1962), also known as Algerian War of Independence, led to Algeria's independence from France. On July 1, 1962, some 6 million of a total Algerian electorate of 6.5 million cast their ballots in the referendum on independence. The vote was nearly unanimous. De Gaulle pronounced Algeria an independent country on July 3. The Provisional Executive, however, proclaimed July 5, the 132nd anniversary of the French entry into Algeria, as the day of national independence.
The oil and gas sector is the backbone of the economy, accounting for about 35 per cent of the gross domestic product, and two-thirds of total exports. The countryâs other natural resources include iron ore, phosphates, uranium and lead. Algeriaâs President is HE Abdelaziz Bouteflika. The country joined OPEC in 1969. Did you know? Algeria was first known as the Kingdom of Numidia, whose most famous kings were Syphax, Massinissa and Jugurta. They ruled during the second and third century BC. Algeriaâs first commercial oil discovery was Edjelleh in 1956, followed immediately by the Hassi Messaoud oil field the same year.