Jean-Bédel Bokassa
Jean-Bédel Bokassa (22 February , 1921 - 3 November , 1996) was an African military leader and president of the Central African Republic from 1966 to 1976.
Quotes
[edit]- Our national policy is to cooperate in wide range with all the freedom-loving and democratic countries of the world
- Friend from central Africa 01 November, 1970
- This is Colonel Bokassa speaking to you.At 3 a.m. this morning, your army took control of the government. The Dacko government has resigned.The hour of justice is at hand! The bourgeoisie is abolished.A new era of equality among all has begun. Central Africans, wherever you may be, be assured that the army will defend you and your property.Long live the Central African Republic!
- Bokassa I, The Cannibal Emperor Of Africa 15 March, 2021
- They were jealous of me because I had an empire and they didn’t
