Pascal Lissouba

ModernPoliticianCongo-Brazzaville1931 — ?

Congo democratically elected president.

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Quick Facts

Born

1931

Country

Congo-Brazzaville

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)39

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)59

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score45.1

Pascal Lissouba — Complete Timeline

1992 AD

Elected President of Congo-BrazzavillePolitical Action◆ Major

Lissouba won the first multi-party presidential election in Congo-Brazzaville since independence, defeating Denis Sassou-Nguesso. His victory marked a transition from Marxist one-party rule to democratic governance.

ElectionDemocracyCongo-Brazzaville

Impact: nationalprogressive

1997 AD

Overthrown in Civil WarWar◆ Major

Lissouba was overthrown by forces loyal to Denis Sassou-Nguesso during the Republic of Congo Civil War. The conflict involved ethnic militias and foreign intervention, resulting in Sassou-Nguesso's return to power.

Civil WarCoupCongo-Brazzaville

Impact: nationaldestructive