Central African Republic: Emperor Bokassa

Record ID: 2582

  • Title: Central African Republic: Emperor Bokassa
  • Date: 4th December 1977
  • Summary: On December 4 1977, there occurred one of the more bizarre events of modern Africa - the coronation of self-styled Emperor Bokassa of the Central African Empire. Bokassa, who seized power in 1966, spent an estimated 40 million dollars on fabulous crowns for himself and his wife. From a huge golden throne he ruled a people whose average annual income was 150 dollars.
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  • Location: CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC CENTRAL AFRICAN EMPIRE
  • Reuters ID: LDL0010Z5ISYJ
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