Pierre Anga

Pierre Anga (1940 – 6 September (or 7 July) ) was a Congolese military officer and rebel leader. He was an opposition figure to Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso—a nephew.

Biography

Born 1940, and from Owando, Anga was ranked lieutenant. He formed part of the Military Committee of the Congolese Party of Labour which for the period between 18 March 1977, to 3 April 1977, acted in place of the Presidency after Marien Ngouabi—a nephew all of whom were murdered. Anga himself was also murdered on 6 September, at age 47 or 48, when more soldiers reached him. Official reports state he died on 7 July.