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Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma
Gnassingbé Eyadéma was a Togolese military officer and politician who served as the third president of Togo from 1967 until his death in 2005, after which he was immediately succeeded by his son, Faure Gnassingbé.
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politics · President of Togo from 1967 to 2005 · politician · military personnel · also Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma, Gnassingbé Eyadéma, Gnassingbe Eyadema, Eyadéma
Born 26 December 1935 · Died 5 February 2005 · Q155385
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Yet despite the progress our continent has made over the past 40 years, Africa continues to be weakened by the ills of underdevelopment. Today, 33 of the world's 48 least developed countries are African countries. In other words, three fifths of the States of our continent belong to that group of countries that are lagging behind in the pursuit of development.
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2005· 9 entries
Died 2005-02-05.
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“In the area of development, it is clear that multinational and transnational corporations play a crucial role today in world economic affairs.”
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“We must recognize very sadly, however, that, by comparison to other regions of the world that have also experienced bloody conflicts, the attention that our continent receives from the international community is somewhat meagre.”
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“It is well known that our continent is not afflicted solely by the economic underdevelopment that puts it in last place in terms of the quality of life. It is also a region of the world where numerous lethal conflicts continue to sow death and desolation.”
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After which he was immediately succeeded by his son, Faure Gnassingbé
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“As the world's least developed region, Africa suffers from a number of specific ills which hamper its growth and for which it is important that the international community help provide a substantial, effective remedy.”
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“Yet despite the progress our continent has made over the past 40 years, Africa continues to be weakened by the ills of underdevelopment. Today, 33 of the world's 48 least developed countries are African countries. In other words, three fifths of the States of our continent belong to that group of countries that are lagging behind in the pursuit of development.”
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“We simply need the benevolent assistance of all those who are today richer and are prepared to join us to bolster our efforts.”
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“Despite its imperfections and shortcomings, I think that the United Nations is irreplaceable, but we must do everything possible to enhance its impact and influence.”
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2003· 1 entry
Previously, presidents had been limited to two five-year terms, and Eyadéma would have therefore been forced to step down after the 2003 election.
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2000· 1 entry
Career landmark: chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (2000–2001).
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1999· 1 entry
Career landmark: Chairperson of ECOWAS (1999–1999).
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1993· 2 entries
In protest of alleged voting irregularities and human rights violations
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1998 and 2003; the opposition boycotted the 1993 election and denounced the 1998 and 2003 election results as fraudulent
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1982· 1 entry
Awarded Collar of the Spanish Order of the Civil Merit (1982).
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1980· 1 entry
Career landmark: Chairperson of ECOWAS (1980–1981).
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1979· 2 entries
The country adopted a new constitution that returned the country (at least nominally) to civilian rule
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Under these provisions, Eyadéma was re-elected unopposed in 1979 and 1986.
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1975· 1 entry
Career landmark: Chairperson of ECOWAS (1975–1977).
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1974· 1 entry
Survived a plane crash in the northern part of the country near Sarakawa
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1967· 1 entry
Career landmark: President of Togo (1967–2005).
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1953· 1 entry
Eyadéma joined the French Army after completing primary school
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1935· 1 entry
Born 1935-12-26.
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