Gnassingbe Eyadema vs Roberto Viola

Eyadema led a military coup that overthrew President Nicolas Grunitzky, establishing himself as head of state. He was then 32 years old, becoming one of Africa's youngest leaders at the time.

Eyadema established the Rally of the Togolese People as the sole legal party, creating a one-party state. He suppressed political opposition, controlled the media, and ruled with an iron fist for decades.

Eyadema survived an assassination attempt when his plane was attacked by a group of Togolese exiles. The attack failed, and Eyadema used it to consolidate power and crack down on opposition.

Under pressure from pro-democracy movements and international donors, Eyadema allowed multiparty elections. However, he manipulated the process to retain power, winning disputed elections in 1993, 1998, 2003, and 2005.

Eyadema died of a heart attack on February 5, 2005, after 38 years in power. His death ended one of Africa's longest-serving presidencies. He was succeeded by his son, Faure Gnassingb

On March 29, 1981, Roberto Viola was appointed President of Argentina by the military junta, succeeding Jorge Videla. His presidency was part of the National Reorganization Process, the military dictatorship that ruled Argentina from 1976 to 1983.

During Viola's presidency, the military junta continued its campaign of state terrorism against leftist guerrillas, political opponents, and suspected subversives. Thousands were kidnapped, tortured, and killed or disappeared. Human rights organizations documented systematic abuses.

On December 11, 1981, Roberto Viola was removed from the presidency by the military junta due to health issues and internal disagreements. He was replaced by Leopoldo Galtieri. Viola's removal reflected instability within the dictatorship.

In 1985, Roberto Viola was convicted by the Argentine courts for human rights abuses committed during the Dirty War, including illegal detentions, torture, and forced disappearances. He was sentenced to 17 years in prison, later reduced.