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Jean-Bedel Bokassa was a military man who went from presiding over the Central African Republic to proclaiming himself emperor. Its history, marked by absolute power, excesses and contradictions, continues to leave its mark on the African country. 45 years after his coronation, we explore the legacy of a man who was both a dictator and, according to some, a visionary builder. Report by Mariam Koné for France 24.

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