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For how many years was Bokassa in power in the Central African Republic?

  • 20 years

  • 15 years

  • 14 years

  • 10 years

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Jean-Bédel Bokassa was in power in the Central African Republic for 14 years. He came to power in 1966 in a military coup and was overthrown in 1979 in a French-backed coup. Bokassa was known for his brutality and extravagance, and he was eventually convicted of crimes against humanity.
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