Takes Presidency of People's Republic
Replaces Yhombi-Opango and becomes president while maintaining one-party Marxist rule.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Denis Sassou Nguesso Biography and Timeline
Follow Denis Sassou Nguesso through 3 dated historical records for Republic of the Congo.
Denis Sassou Nguesso, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
3Distinct records
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1979–1997Years on this page
1979
1991
National Conference Ends One-Party Rule
Accepts the sovereign national conference that dismantles the one-party political system.
1997
Return to Power after Civil War
Returns to power after his forces, backed by Angolan troops, defeat Pascal Lissouba's government.
Role range: 1997-1997
Records, sources and methodology
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