Francisco Macías Nguema

Francisco Macías Nguema was the first President of Equatorial Guinea, serving from 1968 to 1979. He led the country after independence and was known for his brutal, oppressive rule, marked by human rights abuses, purges, and the closing of political opposition. His leadership resulted in economic decline and social chaos. In 1979, he was overthrown in a military coup, tried for crimes against humanity, and executed. Macías Nguema's reign is remembered as one of dictatorship and tyranny, significantly impacting Equatorial Guinea's development and history.