Sani Abacha
Sani Abacha was a Nigerian military leader who ruled as Head of State from 1993 until his death in 1998, known for his authoritarian regime, widespread human rights abuses, and the controversial annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election.
Born on Sep 20, 1943 (81 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 54,304 | $2,700,000 | 2,246$ |
| Tanzania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.15% | +0% | 59,734,213 | 89,826 | $63,000 | 95$ |
| Totals | 2 | 125,007,724 | 144,130 | $2,763,000 | 2,341$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Tanzania:
He later chaired the Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF) from 1994 to 1999 under the administration of General Sani Abacha.
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France:
Sani Abacha chose Muhammadu Buhari to lead the Petroleum Trust Fund.
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Nigeria:
Good enough, Ibrahim Babangida has confessed that Chief MKO Abiola won the June 12, 1993 election that was annulled.
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Nigeria:
General Sani Abacha seized power and was criticized by Lamido for the actions of NADECO activists.
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Nigeria:
General Sani Abacha was the military dictator responsible for the execution of Ken Saro-Wiwa and the Ogoni Eight.
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Nigeria:
Al-Mustapha was a former Chief Security Officer to late General Sani Abacha.
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France:
Sani Abacha was a Nigerian general who took power after a coup and violently suppressed dissent.
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Nigeria:
Gen. Sani Abacha was the military ruler before Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar took over.
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Nigeria:
General Sani Abacha is referred to as the military leader during the June 12 struggle.
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Nigeria:
General Sani Abacha coerced Nigerians to support his self-perpetuation.
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