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We're back in Liberia to follow the saga of General Samuel Doe, the Liberian leader from 1980 to 1990.
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1. A recap: its the mid 1980s.
Samuel Doe has grabbed power through a military coup (how else?) and is having a grand ol' time ruling his people through violence and intimidation😊
Samuel Doe has grabbed power through a military coup (how else?) and is having a grand ol' time ruling his people through violence and intimidation😊
A self made man, Doe has done really well for himself and his friends, amassing a considerable fortune through controlling important state owned companies💵
And of course, general looting from the treasury💰
And of course, general looting from the treasury💰
This is Dr Kamuzu Banda.
An eccentric character, he lovingly ruled over the people of Malawi from 1964 to 1994.
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An eccentric character, he lovingly ruled over the people of Malawi from 1964 to 1994.
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1. You know you're off to a good start at creating a cult of personality when nobody is sure about the exact details of your birth, upbringing and childhood.
And thats the case here😊
And thats the case here😊
What we do know is that our mans was educated in Britain, obtaining his medical degree and actually practicing there.
Doc returned to his home country (British Nyasaland at the time) to speak against colonialism and push for independence.
Doc returned to his home country (British Nyasaland at the time) to speak against colonialism and push for independence.
