The rule of Bokassa in the Central African Republic and the rule of Nguema in Equatorial Guinea were similar in the sense that both leaders were notorious for their brutal authoritarianism, corruption, human rights abuses, and extravagant spending on personal luxuries while their countries suffered from widespread poverty and underdevelopment. Both leaders also maintained tight control over the media, suppressed political opposition, and were known for their grandiose displays of power and self-aggrandizement. Ultimately, both Bokassa and Nguema were deposed from power amid widespread condemnation of their oppressive regimes.
