It is well known that our continent is not afflicted solely… - Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma

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It is well known that our continent is not afflicted solely by the economic underdevelopment that puts it in last place in terms of the quality of life. It is also a region of the world where numerous lethal conflicts continue to sow death and desolation.

Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma

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About Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma

Gnassingbé Eyadéma (born Étienne Gnassingbé, 26 December 1935 – 5 February 2005) was a Togolese military officer and politician who was the president of Togo from 1967 until his death in 2005. At the time of his death, Eyadéma was the longest-serving ruler in Africa and his rule rested on repression, patronage, and a bizarre leadership cult.

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Alternative Names: Gnassingbe Eyadema • Gnassingbé Eyadéma

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