Lansana Conté
Lansana Conté was the authoritarian president of Guinea from 1984 until his death in 2008, known for his long rule characterized by political repression and corruption. His administration awarded mining licenses in the 1990s that later became the center of significant financial scandals, particularly concerning the Simandou iron ore deposits.
Born on Mar 30, 1934 (91 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 19,646 | $2,700,000 | 781$ |
| Totals | 1 | 67,886,011 | 19,646 | $2,700,000 | 781$ |
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Lansana Conté was the long-time President of Guinea whose death in 2008 led to Moussa Dadis Camara seizing power.
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United Kingdom:
Lansana Conté was the former authoritarian president of Guinea during the 1990s.
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