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The Oppression Under Nguema's Rule in Equatorial Guinea
In an atmosphere of fear and oppression, Equatorial Guineans succumbed to their dictator Francisco Macías Nguema's brutal rule. Yielding to his tyranny, they participated in a national plebiscite, granting him absolute p...
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The coronation of Egyptian King Farouk I, age 17, who succeeded his father King Fuad I is held. -
Equatorial Guineans pass a national plebiscite that legalises dictator Francisco Macías Nguema's absolute power as President for Life. -
Equatorial Guineans pass a national plebiscite that legalizes dictator Francisco Macías Nguema's absolute power as President for Life.
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