Ahmed Abdallah vs Sanford B. Dole

Ahmed Abdallah became the first president of the independent Comoros after the islands declared independence from France. He led the country through its early years of statehood.

Abdallah was overthrown in a coup led by Ali Soilih just one month after independence. He went into exile in France, but returned to power later.

Abdallah returned to power in a coup led by French mercenary Bob Denard, overthrowing the regime of Ali Soilih. He became president again, ruling with an iron fist and relying on Denard's mercenaries.

Abdallah was assassinated during a coup led by Bob Denard, who had been his security chief. The assassination occurred in his presidential office, and Denard briefly took control of the country.

Sanford B. Dole was a leader of the Committee of Safety, a group of American and European businessmen that orchestrated the overthrow of Queen Lili

After the overthrow, Dole was appointed president of the Provisional Government of Hawaii. He served as the head of state during the transition period, seeking annexation by the United States.

Dole became the first and only president of the Republic of Hawaii after the constitution was adopted. He served from 1894 to 1898, during which time he pursued annexation by the United States.

Dole led the effort to secure the annexation of Hawaii by the United States, which was approved by the US Congress via the Newlands Resolution. Hawaii became a US territory on August 12, 1898.

Dole was appointed by President William McKinley as the first territorial governor of Hawaii. He served from 1900 to 1903, overseeing the transition from republic to US territory.

After his term as governor, Dole was appointed as a US District Judge for the Territory of Hawaii. He served in this position until his retirement in 1915.