The Dark Era: The Reign of Francisco Nguema
In the grim year of 1975, Equatorial Guinea fell under the merciless grip of Francisco Macías Nguema, one of the most brutal dictators in history. His insatiable thirst for power knew no bounds as he embarked on a campai...
Historical Events
6- 1957 Tunisia's monarchy is abolished, and the Kingdom of Tunisia becomes a Republic.
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The Tunisian King Muhammad VIII al-Amin is replaced by President Habib Bourguiba. - 1958 The African Regroupment Party holds its first congress in Cotonou, Benin.
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Equatorial Guinea's dictator Francisco Macías Nguema launched a brutal campaign, persecuting intellectuals and banning eyeglasses and fishing to control and oppress the population. -
Equatorial Guinea's dictator Francisco Macías Nguema launched a brutal campaign, persecuting intellectuals and banning eyeglasses and fishing to control and oppress the population. -
Equatorial Guinea's dictator Francisco Macías Nguema launched a brutal campaign, persecuting intellectuals and banning eyeglasses and fishing to control and oppress the population.
Famous Births
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Jean-Marie Seroney, Kenyan activist and politician, is born. -
South African politician, Bantu Holomisa, is born.
Famous Deaths
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Beji Caid Essebsi, the 4th President and 9th Prime Minister of Tunisia, dies.