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French Equatorial Africa: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As Afrique Équatoriale Française • AEF
Date 1910 - 1959

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French Equatorial Africa (1910–59)
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Central African Republic
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Key People

Barthélemy Boganda
Barthélemy Boganda
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Jean-Bedel Bokassa, wearing an ornate crown and red velvet robe, stands on a throne before a large golden eagle backdrop during his coronation as emperor.
Jean-Bédel Bokassa
president of Central African Republic
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Félix Éboué
governor general of French Equatorial Africa
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Sony Labou Tansi
Congolese [Brazzaville] writer