Michael Somare vs Numa Droz

Somare, as Chief Minister, led Papua New Guinea to independence from Australian administration on September 16, 1975. He became the first Prime Minister of the newly independent nation.

Somare served his first full term as Prime Minister from 1980 to 1982, focusing on nation-building, infrastructure development, and maintaining stability in a diverse country with over 800 languages.

Somare returned as Prime Minister in 2002, serving until 2011. His final term was marked by political instability, including a no-confidence motion and a period of suspension from office due to health issues.

Somare was suspended from office due to health reasons and subsequently removed by the Supreme Court. This led to a political crisis and a power struggle with Peter O'Neill, who became Prime Minister.

Somare died on February 25, 2012, at the age of 75. He was given a state funeral and was widely mourned as the 'Father of the Nation' for his role in leading Papua New Guinea to independence.

Numa Droz was elected to the Swiss Federal Council at age 31, representing the canton of Neuch

Droz served his first of two terms as President of the Swiss Confederation, holding the office in 1881 and 1887. The presidency rotates annually among Federal Councillors.

As head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Droz represented Switzerland in international diplomacy. He worked to maintain Swiss neutrality and strengthen ties with neighboring countries.

Droz resigned from the Federal Council to become the director of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in Bern. His resignation ended his 17-year tenure in the Swiss executive.

Droz became the director of the Universal Postal Union, an international organization coordinating postal services among member states. He served in this role until his death in 1899.