by Elliot | Jul 31, 2023 | African Dictators
Siad Barre is one of the most influential figures of modern history. But there is a good chance you’ve never even heard his name. The truth is that most of us outside of east Africa know very little of Somalia. All we know is it should be avoided at all costs....
by Elliot | Jun 10, 2023 | African Dictators
Sani Abacha is notorious as the kleptocrat strongman who stole billions of dollars from Nigeria during his time in office. In power for just 5 years, so much about him remains mysterious. Much of his billions seemed to disappear in the wake of his downfall and still...
by Elliot | Jun 7, 2023 | African Dictators
Hissene Habre is not exactly well known outside of central Africa. But in his native country of Chad, just uttering the name conjures up images of horror. For eight long years he ruled over Chad in the 1980s, during which time he was responsible for the executions of...
by Elliot | Mar 28, 2023 | African Dictators
The mere mention of Liberia often puzzles people – it is a little known country torn apart by decades of warfare and uncertainty. While today the nation is largely stable, most remember the civil war vividly. But few understand that what they remember as the Liberian...
by Elliot | Mar 24, 2023 | Lists
Not all nations are free and democratic. Indeed, many are ruled by tyrannical strongmen. While not all dictators are equally bad, there is a reason the term carries such a nasty tone. This is partly why their rule is often cut short – usually by popular uprising or...
