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Republic of the Congo Timeline Game

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About This Challenge

The Republic of the Congo has a rich history that can be explored through various mediums, including games. One such game is a timeline game where players place events in their correct chronological order.

  • Players can learn about key historical events in the Republic of the Congo
  • They can test their knowledge of the country’s timeline
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  • 1885: Congo Free State established by King Leopold II of Belgium
  • 1886: French Congo established as a French colony
  • 1960: Republic of the Congo gains independence from France
  • 1960: First President Fulbert Youlou takes office
  • 1963: Military coup led by Alphonse Massamba-Débat takes place
  • 1963: Alphonse Massamba-Débat becomes President
  • 1968: Marien Ngouabi overthrows Massamba-Débat in a military coup
  • 1968: Marien Ngouabi becomes President
  • 1977: Marien Ngouabi assassinated, Denis Sassou Nguesso takes power
  • 1979: Denis Sassou Nguesso becomes President
  • 1992: First multi-party elections held, Pascal Lissouba wins presidency
  • 1997: Civil war breaks out between supporters of Lissouba and Sassou Nguesso
  • 1997: Denis Sassou Nguesso regains power after the civil war
  • 2002: Denis Sassou Nguesso wins presidential elections
  • 2009: Denis Sassou Nguesso wins re-election as President
  • 2015: Constitutional referendum allows President Sassou Nguesso to run for a third term
  • 2016: Denis Sassou Nguesso wins controversial third term as President
  • 2019: Violent protests break out against President Sassou Nguesso's government
  • 2020: COVID-19 pandemic hits Republic of the Congo
  • 2021: Presidential elections held, Denis Sassou Nguesso wins another term

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