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Youlou

American  
[yoo-loo] / ˈyu 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

Taking over, the army chose as Provisional Premier Alphonse Massamba-Debat, 42, a moderate leftist and former Youlou Cabinet minister who fell from favor.

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From Time Magazine Archive

Then Youlou made his worst mistake�he asked Guinea's demagogic, leftish President S�kou Tour� for a visit.

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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