What position did Bokassa hold before becoming President of CAR?
Prime Minister
Defence Minister
Chief of Staff in the army
Education Minister
Answer
Bokassa held the position of Chief of Staff in the army before becoming President of the Central African Republic. This position gave him the experience and connections he needed to take control of the country. He was able to use his position to gain the support of the military and other powerful groups, and he eventually seized power in a coup d'état in 1966.
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