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Koumba Ialá

president of Guinea-Bissau
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Koumba Ialá was the president of Guinea-Bissau, serving from 2000 to 2003. His presidency followed a period of civil unrest and a military coup that ousted the previous leader, João Bernardo Vieira.12

Ialá's rule was marked by increasing repression, and widespread discontent with the deteriorating economic and political climate led to his removal in a bloodless coup in September 2003. He later attempted to run for president again in 2005 and 2012, but was unsuccessful.12

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  1. Guinea-Bissau - 2025 elections and military coup
  2. history of Guinea-Bissau - 2025 elections and military coup
  3. Guinea-Bissau - Liberation struggle
  4. Mahamadou Issoufou
  5. Blaise Compaoré

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