Malam Bacai Sanha

ModernPoliticianGuinea-Bissau1947 — ?

Bissau-Guinean president who died in office.

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Quick Facts

Born

1947

Country

Guinea-Bissau

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)31

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)48

Strategy (15%)44

Total Score42.4

Malam Bacai Sanha — Complete Timeline

2009 AD

Election of Malam Bacai SanhaPolitical Action◆ Major

Sanha won the presidential election after the assassination of Joao Bernardo Vieira. His victory was seen as an attempt to restore stability and democratic governance in Guinea-Bissau.

ElectionDemocracyGuinea-Bissau

Impact: nationalconstructive

2012 AD

Death in Office of Malam Bacai SanhaPolitical Action◆ Major

Sanha died in office in Paris after a prolonged illness. His death triggered a political crisis and a military coup that disrupted the democratic transition.

Death in OfficePolitical CrisisGuinea-Bissau

Impact: nationaltragic