Alpha Conde vs Vaira Vike-Freiberga

Conde won the presidential election in a runoff against Cellou Dalein Diallo, becoming Guinea's first democratically elected president. The election followed years of military rule and was seen as a milestone for democracy.

Conde won a second term in an election marked by opposition boycotts and allegations of fraud. The election was criticized by international observers for lack of transparency and irregularities.

Conde pushed through a constitutional referendum that allowed him to run for a third term, sparking widespread protests and violence. The referendum was boycotted by the opposition and criticized internationally.

Conde was overthrown by a military coup led by Colonel Mamady Doumbouya. The coup ended his 11-year rule and was condemned internationally, but welcomed by many Guineans who opposed his third term.

Vaira Vike-Freiberga was elected President of Latvia in June 1999, becoming the first female president in the country's history. She was a psychologist and former academic, and her election was seen as a break from the post-Soviet political elite.

Under Vike-Freiberga's presidency, Latvia joined the European Union on May 1, 2004. She was a strong advocate for EU membership, and her leadership helped secure the necessary reforms and public support for accession.

Vike-Freiberga oversaw Latvia's accession to NATO on March 29, 2004. She emphasized the importance of collective defense against potential Russian aggression, and the membership marked a major shift in Latvia's security policy.