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Kumba Yala
ModernPoliticianGuinea-Bissau1953 — ?
Guinea-Bissauan president deposed in coup.
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Quick Facts
Born
1953
Country
Guinea-Bissau
Era
Modern
Occupation
Politician
Score Overview
Military (10%)38
Political (20%)29
Influence (20%)46
Legacy (20%)33
Leadership (15%)38
Strategy (15%)41
Total Score37.7
Kumba Yala — Complete Timeline
2000 AD
Election of Kumba YalaPolitical Action◆ Major
Kumba Yala won the presidential election as the candidate of the Party for Social Renovation, defeating Malam Bacai Sanha. His victory marked the first peaceful transfer of power between parties in Guinea-Bissau.
ElectionDemocracyGuinea-Bissau
Impact: nationalconstructive
2003 AD
Deposition of Kumba YalaPolitical Action◆ Major
Yala was overthrown in a bloodless military coup led by General Verissimo Correia Seabra. The coup was prompted by Yala's authoritarian tendencies, economic mismanagement, and political instability.
CoupPolitical InstabilityAuthoritarianism
Impact: nationaldestructive
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
6
Tactics
5
Battles
6
Army Scale
5
War Impact
6
Political
Governance
7
Reform
7
Stability
7
Policy
7
Power
8
Influence
History
8
Global
8
Culture
8
Ideology
9
Legacy
8
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