Historical Events tagged with "central african empire"

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Politics & Government

Bokassa I Overthrown by French-backed Coup

September 20th, 1979 45 years ago

A coup d'état supported by France overthrew Emperor Jean-Bedel Bokassa of the Central African Empire. The coup was executed by David Dacko, a former president who had been ousted by Bokassa in a 1965 coup. On September 20, security forces loyal to Dacko, with assistance from French paratroopers, took control of the capital, Bangui, effectively ending Bokassa's controversial regime, which included allegations of human rights abuses and extravagant spending. The French involvement was primarily motivated by their interests in maintaining influence in Central Africa.

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