How was the government of the Republic of the Rif organized?

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The Republic of the Rif, established in February 1923, was organized under the leadership of Abd el-Krim, who served as its president.1

The government structure was characterized by the following features:

Cabinet: The administration was led by a cabinet composed primarily of Abd el-Krim’s relatives and close allies.1
Centralized Governance: Abd el-Krim replaced the region's traditional hierarchical society with a centralized bureaucracy.1
Legal and Infrastructure Systems: The state implemented a Muslim legal code and developed a nascent network of roads and telecommunications.1
Economic Management: The government established international trade arrangements to support the state.1
Military: The Republic maintained a centralized fighting force to defend its sovereignty against colonial powers.1

While Abd el-Krim adopted the title of "president" to align with the political spirit of the era, his followers continued to refer to him by the traditional title of mujāhid, or "war leader".1