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Nguema, Francisco Macias |
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Nguema, Francisco Macias (fränsēs`kō mäsh`yəs ngwā`mä), 1924–79, first president of Equatorial Guinea (1968–79). Leading the leftist party for independence from Spain, he was vice president under President Ondo Edu (1964–68). At independence (1968), he defeated Edu for president and began to eliminate Spanish influence and political opponents. Large numbers of refugees fled the country. Naming himself president for life (1972), he persecuted Catholics and banned the church (1978). He was overthrown in a coup in 1979, tried and executed. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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