Ahmad Tejan Kabbah

ModernPoliticianSierra Leone1932 — ?

Restored Sierra Leonean president after civil war.

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Quick Facts

Born

1932

Country

Sierra Leone

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)72

Influence (20%)54

Legacy (20%)48

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)44

Total Score56.6

Ahmad Tejan Kabbah — Complete Timeline

1996 AD

Elected President of Sierra LeonePolitical Action

Kabbah was elected President of Sierra Leone in the country's first democratic election after years of military rule. His victory was seen as a restoration of civilian governance amid the ongoing civil war.

ElectionSierra LeoneDemocracy

Impact: nationalconstructive

1997 AD

Overthrown by CoupPolitical Action◆ Major

Kabbah was overthrown in a military coup led by the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council. He fled to Guinea, and the coup plunged Sierra Leone into further chaos and violence.

CoupSierra LeoneExile

Impact: nationaldestructive

1998 AD

Restored to PowerPolitical Action

Kabbah was restored to the presidency after a Nigerian-led ECOMOG intervention ousted the junta. His return marked a key step in ending the civil war and rebuilding state institutions.

RestorationSierra LeoneCivil War

Impact: nationalconstructive

1999 AD

Signed Lomé Peace AgreementPolitical Action◆ Major

Kabbah signed the Lom

Peace AgreementSierra LeoneCivil War

Impact: national