Brazzaville in History

Becomes prime minister as Middle Congo gains autonomy within the French Community.

Proclaims the Republic of the Congo independent from France and becomes head of the new state.

Wins the country's first presidential election after independence and consolidates executive authority.

Is elected president under the new political order established after the August uprising.

Takes charge of the provisional government formed after Fulbert Youlou's resignation.

Faces a general strike that develops into the Trois Glorieuses uprising against his government.

Resigns after three days of demonstrations and strikes bring down his government.

Establishes the National Revolutionary Movement as the country's sole legal political party.

Emerges as leader of the National Revolutionary Council after the overthrow of Massamba-Debat.

Resigns as the army and revolutionary officers dismantle his political authority.

Creates the Congolese Labour Party as a Marxist-Leninist organization controlling the state.

Renames the country the People's Republic of the Congo and formalizes its Marxist political orientation.

Becomes head of state after the military committee takes control following Ngouabi's assassination.

Is assassinated during a period of acute political tension and military intrigue.

Is executed after being accused of involvement in the conspiracy that killed President Ngouabi.

Replaces Yhombi-Opango and becomes president while maintaining one-party Marxist rule.

Accepts the sovereign national conference that dismantles the one-party political system.

Wins the multiparty presidential election and succeeds Denis Sassou Nguesso.

Fights forces loyal to Denis Sassou Nguesso after political tensions erupt into civil war.

Returns to power after his forces, backed by Angolan troops, defeat Pascal Lissouba's government.