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Joachim Yhombi-Opango
ModernGeneralCongo-Brazzaville1939 — ?
Congolese military head of state.
Quick Facts
Born
1939
Country
Congo-Brazzaville
Era
Modern
Occupation
General
Score Overview
Military (10%)20
Political (20%)51
Influence (20%)64
Legacy (20%)49
Leadership (15%)42
Strategy (15%)41
Total Score47.2
Joachim Yhombi-Opango — Complete Timeline
1977 AD
Became President of Congo-BrazzavillePolitical Action◆ Major
Yhombi-Opango succeeded Marien Ngouabi as president after Ngouabi's assassination. He led the Congolese Party of Labour and ruled until 1979.
PresidencyCongo-BrazzavilleSuccession
Impact: national
1979 AD
Ousted from PowerPolitical Action◆ Major
Yhombi-Opango was forced to resign by the Central Committee of the Congolese Party of Labour, which accused him of mismanagement and corruption. He was succeeded by Denis Sassou-Nguesso.
CoupPolitical CrisisCongo-Brazzaville
Impact: nationaldestructive
1993 AD
Returned to Politics as Prime MinisterPolitical Action
Yhombi-Opango was appointed Prime Minister by President Pascal Lissouba during the civil war. His tenure was marked by conflict and instability.
AppointmentCivil WarCongo-Brazzaville
Impact: nationaldestructive
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
7
Tactics
7
Battles
7
Army Scale
7
War Impact
7
Political
Governance
7
Reform
7
Stability
7
Policy
8
Power
7
Influence
History
9
Global
8
Culture
9
Ideology
9
Legacy
8