Moussa Traore

ModernGeneralMali1936 — ?

Long-serving military ruler of Mali.

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Quick Facts

Born

1936

Country

Mali

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)37

Influence (20%)51

Legacy (20%)41

Leadership (15%)65

Strategy (15%)39

Total Score47.0

Moussa Traore — Complete Timeline

1968 AD

Led the 1968 Coup d'ÉtatPolitical Action

Moussa Traor

CoupMilitary Rule

Impact: nationaldestructive

1974 AD

Established a One-Party StatePolitical Action◆ Major

Traoré introduced a new constitution that established the Democratic Union of the Malian People as the sole legal party. This consolidated his authoritarian rule and suppressed political opposition.

One-Party StateAuthoritarianism

Impact: nationaldestructive

1979 AD

Re-elected in Single-Party ElectionsPolitical Action

Traoré was re-elected as president in a single-party election with 99.9% of the vote. The election was not competitive, and Traoré continued his repressive rule.

ElectionAuthoritarianism

Impact: national

1991 AD

Overthrown in a Coup d'ÉtatPolitical Action

Traoré was overthrown by a military coup led by Amadou Toumani Touré after months of pro-democracy protests. The coup ended his 23-year rule and led to a transition to democracy.

CoupEnd of Rule

Impact: nationalconstructive

1993 AD

Sentenced to Death for Economic CrimesPolitical Action◆ Major

Traoré was sentenced to death for economic crimes committed during his rule. The sentence was later commuted to life imprisonment, and he was eventually pardoned in 1999.

TrialJustice

Impact: nationaldestructive