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Youlou

American  
[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

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

From his palace, Youlou pleaded with the French commander of the Congolese troops to take more vigorous action.

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

On the radio, Youlou announced a government reshuffle, but it was too late.

From Time Magazine Archive

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