Francisco Macías Nguema
Francisco Macías Nguema was the first President of Equatorial Guinea, notorious for his brutal dictatorship from 1968 to 1979. His regime was marked by widespread human rights abuses, including the suppression of dissent and severe restrictions on movement, particularly affecting the island of Annobón. Nguema's rule ended when he was overthrown by Teodoro Obiang Nguema, his nephew, who has continued to lead the country with an iron fist.
Born on Jan 01, 1924 (101 years old)
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Portugal:
Francisco Macias Nguema was the first President of Equatorial Guinea, who inspired a character in Forsyth's novel.
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Spain:
Francisco Macías Nguema was the dictator of Equatorial Guinea who inspired the character in Forsyth's novel 'The Dogs of War'.
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Argentina:
Francisco Macías Nguema took control of Equatorial Guinea in 1972 and prohibited the movement of the island's population.
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Argentina:
Francisco Macías Nguema was a dictator who prohibited the entry and exit of the population of Annobón for two years.
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