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Adoula

American  
[ah-doo-luh] / ɑˈdu lə /

noun

  1. Cyrille 1922–78, African statesman: premier of the Democratic Republic of the Congo 1961–64.


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Adoula soon arrived on an official visit and, at a White House lunch in his honor, looked around and asked, “Where is Carlucci?”

From Washington Post Jun. 4, 2018

Now Adoula proposed including them in a reconciliation government while at the same time kicking out the white mercenaries who had provided much-needed leadership for the Congo's ragtag army.

From Time Magazine Archive

Adoula must also cope with widespread corruption among his highest-ranking officials.

From Time Magazine Archive

Premiers Patrice Lumumba and Cyrille Adoula proved unable to resolve the "contention."

From Time Magazine Archive

Premier Cyrille Adoula tries hard, but thieves roam the streets, and some get jobs as ambassadors.

From Time Magazine Archive

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