Ahmed Sékou Touré

Founding President of Guinea, a pivotal figure in West African independence.

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:
Ahmed Sékou Touré
Role / Field:
Founding President of Guinea, a pivotal figure in West African independence.
Born:
1922-01-09
Died:
1984-03-26
Century / Era:
1922s Historical Era
Database Source:
2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

Ahmed Sékou Touré (var. Sheku Turay or Ture; N'Ko: ߛߋߞߎ߬ ߕߎ߬ߙߋ; 9 January 1922 – 26 March 1984) was a Guinean political leader and African statesman who was the first president of Guinea from 1958 until his death in 1984. Touré was among the primary Guinean nationalists involved in gaining independence of the country from France. He died in the United States in 1984.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

A devout Muslim from the Mandinka ethnic group, Sékou Touré was the great-grandson of the powerful Mandinka Muslim cleric Samori Ture who established an independent Islamic polity in part of West Africa. In 1960, he declared his Democratic Party of Guinea (Parti démocratique de Guinée, PDG) the only legal party in the state, and ruled from then on as a virtual dictator. He was re-elected unopposed to four seven-year terms in the absence of any legal opposition. Under his rule many people were killed, most notably at Camp Boiro. Sékou Touré was born on 9 January 1922, into a Muslim family in Faranah, French Guinea, part of French West Africa.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Faranah is a town deep inside Guinea situated on the banks of the Niger River. He was one of seven children born to Alpha Touré and Aminata Fadiga...

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

  1. 1922 (1922-01-09): Birth of Ahmed Sékou Touré — Founding President of Guinea, a pivotal figure in West African independence.
  2. 1960: 1960 Milestone — In 1960, he declared his Democratic Party of Guinea (Parti démocratique de Guinée, PDG) the only legal party in the state, and ruled from then on as a virtual dictator.
  3. 1984 (1984-03-26): Passing & Historical Legacy — Ahmed Sékou Touré passed away on 1984-03-26, leaving an enduring historical legacy.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Ahmed Sékou Touré

True or False: “Ahmed Sékou Touré's political rule was characterized by a period of intense, legal opposition from rival parties.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): The Wikipedia extract notes that he declared his Democratic Party of Guinea (PDG) the only legal party in the state, and ruled from then on as a virtual dictator, without any legal opposition.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ahmed Sékou Touré

Who was Ahmed Sékou Touré and what are their primary contributions?

Founding President of Guinea, a pivotal figure in West African independence. Origins & Early Life: Ahmed Sékou Touré (var. Sheku Turay or Ture; N'Ko: ߛߋߞߎ߬ ߕߎ߬ߙߋ; 9 January 1922 – 26 March 1984) was a Guinean political leader and African statesman who was the first president of Guinea from 1958 until his death in 1984. Touré was among the primary Guinean nationalists involved in gaining independence of the country from France. He died in the United States in 1984.

When was Ahmed Sékou Touré born and during which historical era did they live?

Ahmed Sékou Touré was born on 1922-01-09 and passed away on 1984-03-26. For complete historical world events during this era, explore the 1922 Chrono-Archive.

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