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Youlou

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[yoo-loo] / ˈju lu /

noun

  1. Fulbert 1917–72, African political leader: president of the Republic of Congo (now People's Republic of the Congo) 1959–63.


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She wrote that after Guinea became independent, she used this influence to advise the CAR's new President Barthélemy Boganda, persuading him stand down in a diplomatic row with Congo-Brazzaville's post-independence leader, Fulbert Youlou.

From BBC Jan. 6, 2025

Habitually clad in a cassock often topped by a Homburg, and said to have carried a pistol in his robes, Youlou at 46 was one of the world's most unusual statesmen.

From Time Magazine Archive

Finally, resplendent in a white cassock, Youlou appeared on the palace steps, announced that he had resigned to prevent a bloodbath.

From Time Magazine Archive

There will be no reprisals against Monsieur Youlou.

From Time Magazine Archive

As for Fulbert Youlou, he had saved his head at least so far, was spirited away to an army camp for safekeeping.

From Time Magazine Archive

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