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5acff47177cf76001a68660c	Republic_of_the_Congo	The Republic of the Congo (French: République du Congo), also known as Congo, Congo Republic, West Congo[citation needed], or Congo-Brazzaville, is a country located in Central Africa. It is bordered by five countries: Gabon to the west; Cameroon to the northwest; the Central African Republic to the northeast; the Demo...	What borders northwest Cameroon?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5acff47177cf76001a68660d	Republic_of_the_Congo	The Republic of the Congo (French: République du Congo), also known as Congo, Congo Republic, West Congo[citation needed], or Congo-Brazzaville, is a country located in Central Africa. It is bordered by five countries: Gabon to the west; Cameroon to the northwest; the Central African Republic to the northeast; the Demo...	What is the French name for Gabon?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5acff47177cf76001a68660e	Republic_of_the_Congo	The Republic of the Congo (French: République du Congo), also known as Congo, Congo Republic, West Congo[citation needed], or Congo-Brazzaville, is a country located in Central Africa. It is bordered by five countries: Gabon to the west; Cameroon to the northwest; the Central African Republic to the northeast; the Demo...	What is the Central African Republic also known as?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5acff5ca77cf76001a686632	Republic_of_the_Congo	The region was dominated by Bantu-speaking tribes, who built trade links leading into the Congo River basin. Congo-Brazzaville was formerly part of the French colony of Equatorial Africa. Upon independence in 1960, the former colony of French Congo became the Republic of the Congo. The People's Republic of the Congo wa...	What language dominated Equatorial Africa?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5acff5ca77cf76001a686633	Republic_of_the_Congo	The region was dominated by Bantu-speaking tribes, who built trade links leading into the Congo River basin. Congo-Brazzaville was formerly part of the French colony of Equatorial Africa. Upon independence in 1960, the former colony of French Congo became the Republic of the Congo. The People's Republic of the Congo wa...	When did the Congo lose its independence from colonial rule?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5acff5ca77cf76001a686634	Republic_of_the_Congo	The region was dominated by Bantu-speaking tribes, who built trade links leading into the Congo River basin. Congo-Brazzaville was formerly part of the French colony of Equatorial Africa. Upon independence in 1960, the former colony of French Congo became the Republic of the Congo. The People's Republic of the Congo wa...	What year was President Denis Sassou Nguesso ousted?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5acff5ca77cf76001a686635	Republic_of_the_Congo	The region was dominated by Bantu-speaking tribes, who built trade links leading into the Congo River basin. Congo-Brazzaville was formerly part of the French colony of Equatorial Africa. Upon independence in 1960, the former colony of French Congo became the Republic of the Congo. The People's Republic of the Congo wa...	What conflict removed President Denis Sassou Nguesso from power?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5acff5ca77cf76001a686636	Republic_of_the_Congo	The region was dominated by Bantu-speaking tribes, who built trade links leading into the Congo River basin. Congo-Brazzaville was formerly part of the French colony of Equatorial Africa. Upon independence in 1960, the former colony of French Congo became the Republic of the Congo. The People's Republic of the Congo wa...	How many years did President Denis Sassou Nguesso rule the democratically elected government?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5acff6cc77cf76001a686676	Republic_of_the_Congo	The political stability and development of hydrocarbon production made Republic of Congo the fourth largest oil producer in the Gulf of Guinea and provided the country with a relative prosperity despite the poor state of its infrastructure and public services and an unequal distribution of oil revenues.	What factors led to the Republic of Congo being the third largest oil producer in the Gulf of Guinea?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5acff6cc77cf76001a686677	Republic_of_the_Congo	The political stability and development of hydrocarbon production made Republic of Congo the fourth largest oil producer in the Gulf of Guinea and provided the country with a relative prosperity despite the poor state of its infrastructure and public services and an unequal distribution of oil revenues.	What is the Congo's rank among all the oil generating nations of the world?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5acff6cc77cf76001a686678	Republic_of_the_Congo	The political stability and development of hydrocarbon production made Republic of Congo the fourth largest oil producer in the Gulf of Guinea and provided the country with a relative prosperity despite the poor state of its infrastructure and public services and an unequal distribution of oil revenues.	What income is evenly distributed in the Congo?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5acff6cc77cf76001a686679	Republic_of_the_Congo	The political stability and development of hydrocarbon production made Republic of Congo the fourth largest oil producer in the Gulf of Guinea and provided the country with a relative prosperity despite the poor state of its infrastructure and public services and an unequal distribution of oil revenues.	What economic status did oil revenue fail to provide for the Congo?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5acff6cc77cf76001a68667a	Republic_of_the_Congo	The political stability and development of hydrocarbon production made Republic of Congo the fourth largest oil producer in the Gulf of Guinea and provided the country with a relative prosperity despite the poor state of its infrastructure and public services and an unequal distribution of oil revenues.	What kind of services in the Congo are in good shape?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5acff76f77cf76001a686694	Republic_of_the_Congo	Bantu-speaking peoples who founded tribes during the Bantu expansions largely displaced and absorbed the earliest inhabitants of the region, the Pygmy people, about 1500 BC. The Bakongo, a Bantu ethnic group that also occupied parts of present-day Angola, Gabon, and Democratic Republic of the Congo, formed the basis fo...	What language did the Pygmy people speak?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5acff76f77cf76001a686695	Republic_of_the_Congo	Bantu-speaking peoples who founded tribes during the Bantu expansions largely displaced and absorbed the earliest inhabitants of the region, the Pygmy people, about 1500 BC. The Bakongo, a Bantu ethnic group that also occupied parts of present-day Angola, Gabon, and Democratic Republic of the Congo, formed the basis fo...	When did the Pygmy people displace the Bantu?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5acff76f77cf76001a686696	Republic_of_the_Congo	Bantu-speaking peoples who founded tribes during the Bantu expansions largely displaced and absorbed the earliest inhabitants of the region, the Pygmy people, about 1500 BC. The Bakongo, a Bantu ethnic group that also occupied parts of present-day Angola, Gabon, and Democratic Republic of the Congo, formed the basis fo...	What did the Pygmy people form a basis for?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5acff76f77cf76001a686697	Republic_of_the_Congo	Bantu-speaking peoples who founded tribes during the Bantu expansions largely displaced and absorbed the earliest inhabitants of the region, the Pygmy people, about 1500 BC. The Bakongo, a Bantu ethnic group that also occupied parts of present-day Angola, Gabon, and Democratic Republic of the Congo, formed the basis fo...	What Bantu kingdom never traded with the Congo River basin?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5acff76f77cf76001a686698	Republic_of_the_Congo	Bantu-speaking peoples who founded tribes during the Bantu expansions largely displaced and absorbed the earliest inhabitants of the region, the Pygmy people, about 1500 BC. The Bakongo, a Bantu ethnic group that also occupied parts of present-day Angola, Gabon, and Democratic Republic of the Congo, formed the basis fo...	What Pygmy kingdom built trade links with the Congo River basin?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5acff89a77cf76001a6866a8	Republic_of_the_Congo	The Portuguese explorer Diogo Cão reached the mouth of the Congo in 1484. Commercial relationships quickly grew between the inland Bantu kingdoms and European merchants who traded various commodities, manufactured goods, and people captured from the hinterlands. After centuries as a major hub for transatlantic trade, d...	What Bantu explorer reached the mouth of the Congo in 1484?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5acff89a77cf76001a6866a9	Republic_of_the_Congo	The Portuguese explorer Diogo Cão reached the mouth of the Congo in 1484. Commercial relationships quickly grew between the inland Bantu kingdoms and European merchants who traded various commodities, manufactured goods, and people captured from the hinterlands. After centuries as a major hub for transatlantic trade, d...	What is an example of something that was not traded between the Bantu and European merchants?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5acff89a77cf76001a6866aa	Republic_of_the_Congo	The Portuguese explorer Diogo Cão reached the mouth of the Congo in 1484. Commercial relationships quickly grew between the inland Bantu kingdoms and European merchants who traded various commodities, manufactured goods, and people captured from the hinterlands. After centuries as a major hub for transatlantic trade, d...	What was responsible for the power of Bantu societies growing in the late 19th century?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5acff89a77cf76001a6866ab	Republic_of_the_Congo	The Portuguese explorer Diogo Cão reached the mouth of the Congo in 1484. Commercial relationships quickly grew between the inland Bantu kingdoms and European merchants who traded various commodities, manufactured goods, and people captured from the hinterlands. After centuries as a major hub for transatlantic trade, d...	What area did the Bantu colonize in the late 19th century?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5acff89a77cf76001a6866ac	Republic_of_the_Congo	The Portuguese explorer Diogo Cão reached the mouth of the Congo in 1484. Commercial relationships quickly grew between the inland Bantu kingdoms and European merchants who traded various commodities, manufactured goods, and people captured from the hinterlands. After centuries as a major hub for transatlantic trade, d...	Colonization increased the power of what group in the Congo River basin?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5acffbc877cf76001a6866e8	Republic_of_the_Congo	The area north of the Congo River came under French sovereignty in 1880 as a result of Pierre de Brazza's treaty with Makoko of the Bateke. This Congo Colony became known first as French Congo, then as Middle Congo in 1903. In 1908, France organized French Equatorial Africa (AEF), comprising Middle Congo, Gabon, Chad, ...	When did the area south of the Congo River come under French sovereignty?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5acffbc877cf76001a6866e9	Republic_of_the_Congo	The area north of the Congo River came under French sovereignty in 1880 as a result of Pierre de Brazza's treaty with Makoko of the Bateke. This Congo Colony became known first as French Congo, then as Middle Congo in 1903. In 1908, France organized French Equatorial Africa (AEF), comprising Middle Congo, Gabon, Chad, ...	When did Middle Congo become known as French Congo?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5acffbc877cf76001a6866ea	Republic_of_the_Congo	The area north of the Congo River came under French sovereignty in 1880 as a result of Pierre de Brazza's treaty with Makoko of the Bateke. This Congo Colony became known first as French Congo, then as Middle Congo in 1903. In 1908, France organized French Equatorial Africa (AEF), comprising Middle Congo, Gabon, Chad, ...	What did the Bateke designate as the federal capital?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5acffbc877cf76001a6866eb	Republic_of_the_Congo	The area north of the Congo River came under French sovereignty in 1880 as a result of Pierre de Brazza's treaty with Makoko of the Bateke. This Congo Colony became known first as French Congo, then as Middle Congo in 1903. In 1908, France organized French Equatorial Africa (AEF), comprising Middle Congo, Gabon, Chad, ...	What did economic development during the first 50 years of colonial rule ignore?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5acffbc877cf76001a6866ec	Republic_of_the_Congo	The area north of the Congo River came under French sovereignty in 1880 as a result of Pierre de Brazza's treaty with Makoko of the Bateke. This Congo Colony became known first as French Congo, then as Middle Congo in 1903. In 1908, France organized French Equatorial Africa (AEF), comprising Middle Congo, Gabon, Chad, ...	How many lives were lost building the Congo-Ocean Railroad before World War I?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5acffd8177cf76001a6866fc	Republic_of_the_Congo	During the Nazi occupation of France during World War II, Brazzaville functioned as the symbolic capital of Free France between 1940 and 1943. The Brazzaville Conference of 1944 heralded a period of major reform in French colonial policy. Congo benefited from the postwar expansion of colonial administrative and infrast...	What served as the symbolic capital of France during World War I?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5acffd8177cf76001a6866fd	Republic_of_the_Congo	During the Nazi occupation of France during World War II, Brazzaville functioned as the symbolic capital of Free France between 1940 and 1943. The Brazzaville Conference of 1944 heralded a period of major reform in French colonial policy. Congo benefited from the postwar expansion of colonial administrative and infrast...	When was Brazzaville established as the Third Republic?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5acffd8177cf76001a6866fe	Republic_of_the_Congo	During the Nazi occupation of France during World War II, Brazzaville functioned as the symbolic capital of Free France between 1940 and 1943. The Brazzaville Conference of 1944 heralded a period of major reform in French colonial policy. Congo benefited from the postwar expansion of colonial administrative and infrast...	What was the symbolic capital of the Nazis from 1940 to 1943?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5acffd8177cf76001a6866ff	Republic_of_the_Congo	During the Nazi occupation of France during World War II, Brazzaville functioned as the symbolic capital of Free France between 1940 and 1943. The Brazzaville Conference of 1944 heralded a period of major reform in French colonial policy. Congo benefited from the postwar expansion of colonial administrative and infrast...	What stopped Congo from benefiting from the postwar expansion of colonial administrative and infrastructure spending?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5acffd8177cf76001a686700	Republic_of_the_Congo	During the Nazi occupation of France during World War II, Brazzaville functioned as the symbolic capital of Free France between 1940 and 1943. The Brazzaville Conference of 1944 heralded a period of major reform in French colonial policy. Congo benefited from the postwar expansion of colonial administrative and infrast...	What kind of legislature did Brazzaville receive prior to 1946?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5acffe3177cf76001a686720	Republic_of_the_Congo	Following the revision of the French constitution that established the Fifth Republic in 1958, the AEF dissolved into its constituent parts, each of which became an autonomous colony within the French Community. During these reforms, Middle Congo became known as the Republic of the Congo in 1958 and published its first...	When was the Second Republic established?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5acffe3177cf76001a686721	Republic_of_the_Congo	Following the revision of the French constitution that established the Fifth Republic in 1958, the AEF dissolved into its constituent parts, each of which became an autonomous colony within the French Community. During these reforms, Middle Congo became known as the Republic of the Congo in 1958 and published its first...	What established the Third Republic?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5acffe3177cf76001a686722	Republic_of_the_Congo	Following the revision of the French constitution that established the Fifth Republic in 1958, the AEF dissolved into its constituent parts, each of which became an autonomous colony within the French Community. During these reforms, Middle Congo became known as the Republic of the Congo in 1958 and published its first...	When did the Republic of the Congo become known as Middle Congo?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5acffe3177cf76001a686723	Republic_of_the_Congo	Following the revision of the French constitution that established the Fifth Republic in 1958, the AEF dissolved into its constituent parts, each of which became an autonomous colony within the French Community. During these reforms, Middle Congo became known as the Republic of the Congo in 1958 and published its first...	Where did the Mbochis subdue a riot?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5acffe3177cf76001a686724	Republic_of_the_Congo	Following the revision of the French constitution that established the Fifth Republic in 1958, the AEF dissolved into its constituent parts, each of which became an autonomous colony within the French Community. During these reforms, Middle Congo became known as the Republic of the Congo in 1958 and published its first...	Who subdued a series of riots in 1959?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad000ce77cf76001a686746	Republic_of_the_Congo	The Republic of the Congo received full independence from France on August 15, 1960. Fulbert Youlou ruled as the country's first president until labour elements and rival political parties instigated a three-day uprising that ousted him. The Congolese military took charge of the country briefly and installed a civilian...	When did the Congo lose independence from colonial rule?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad000ce77cf76001a686747	Republic_of_the_Congo	The Republic of the Congo received full independence from France on August 15, 1960. Fulbert Youlou ruled as the country's first president until labour elements and rival political parties instigated a three-day uprising that ousted him. The Congolese military took charge of the country briefly and installed a civilian...	What ousted Alphonse Massamba-Débat from power?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad000ce77cf76001a686748	Republic_of_the_Congo	The Republic of the Congo received full independence from France on August 15, 1960. Fulbert Youlou ruled as the country's first president until labour elements and rival political parties instigated a three-day uprising that ousted him. The Congolese military took charge of the country briefly and installed a civilian...	Who installed Fulbert Youlou as head of the civilian provisional government?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad000ce77cf76001a686749	Republic_of_the_Congo	The Republic of the Congo received full independence from France on August 15, 1960. Fulbert Youlou ruled as the country's first president until labour elements and rival political parties instigated a three-day uprising that ousted him. The Congolese military took charge of the country briefly and installed a civilian...	What took charge of the country for a long time?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad000ce77cf76001a68674a	Republic_of_the_Congo	The Republic of the Congo received full independence from France on August 15, 1960. Fulbert Youlou ruled as the country's first president until labour elements and rival political parties instigated a three-day uprising that ousted him. The Congolese military took charge of the country briefly and installed a civilian...	When did France receive independence from the Republic of Congo?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad0030877cf76001a686756	Republic_of_the_Congo	Under the 1963 constitution, Massamba-Débat was elected President for a five-year term. During Massamba-Débat's term in office the regime adopted "scientific socialism" as the country's constitutional ideology. In 1965, Congo established relations with the Soviet Union, the People's Republic of China, North Korea and N...	What was the country's ideology before Massamba-Débat's term in office?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad0030877cf76001a686757	Republic_of_the_Congo	Under the 1963 constitution, Massamba-Débat was elected President for a five-year term. During Massamba-Débat's term in office the regime adopted "scientific socialism" as the country's constitutional ideology. In 1965, Congo established relations with the Soviet Union, the People's Republic of China, North Korea and N...	When did the Soviet Union establish relations with North Korea?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad0030877cf76001a686758	Republic_of_the_Congo	Under the 1963 constitution, Massamba-Débat was elected President for a five-year term. During Massamba-Débat's term in office the regime adopted "scientific socialism" as the country's constitutional ideology. In 1965, Congo established relations with the Soviet Union, the People's Republic of China, North Korea and N...	Who was elected president for a 10 year term?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad0030877cf76001a686759	Republic_of_the_Congo	Under the 1963 constitution, Massamba-Débat was elected President for a five-year term. During Massamba-Débat's term in office the regime adopted "scientific socialism" as the country's constitutional ideology. In 1965, Congo established relations with the Soviet Union, the People's Republic of China, North Korea and N...	How many Chinese troops were invited into the Congo?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad0030877cf76001a68675a	Republic_of_the_Congo	Under the 1963 constitution, Massamba-Débat was elected President for a five-year term. During Massamba-Débat's term in office the regime adopted "scientific socialism" as the country's constitutional ideology. In 1965, Congo established relations with the Soviet Union, the People's Republic of China, North Korea and N...	When was there a coup led by paratroopers loyal to Massamba-Débat?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad0049777cf76001a68676a	Republic_of_the_Congo	Marien Ngouabi, who had participated in the coup, assumed the presidency on December 31, 1968. One year later, President Ngouabi proclaimed Congo Africa's first "people's republic", the People's Republic of the Congo, and announced the decision of the National Revolutionary Movement to change its name to the Congolese ...	Who left the presidency on December 31, 1968?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad0049777cf76001a68676b	Republic_of_the_Congo	Marien Ngouabi, who had participated in the coup, assumed the presidency on December 31, 1968. One year later, President Ngouabi proclaimed Congo Africa's first "people's republic", the People's Republic of the Congo, and announced the decision of the National Revolutionary Movement to change its name to the Congolese ...	Who became president after Denis Sassou Nguesso?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad0049777cf76001a68676c	Republic_of_the_Congo	Marien Ngouabi, who had participated in the coup, assumed the presidency on December 31, 1968. One year later, President Ngouabi proclaimed Congo Africa's first "people's republic", the People's Republic of the Congo, and announced the decision of the National Revolutionary Movement to change its name to the Congolese ...	What did the Congo's name change to under Denis Sassou Nguesso?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad0049777cf76001a68676d	Republic_of_the_Congo	Marien Ngouabi, who had participated in the coup, assumed the presidency on December 31, 1968. One year later, President Ngouabi proclaimed Congo Africa's first "people's republic", the People's Republic of the Congo, and announced the decision of the National Revolutionary Movement to change its name to the Congolese ...	When did Denis Sassou Nguesso survive a coup?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad0049777cf76001a68676e	Republic_of_the_Congo	Marien Ngouabi, who had participated in the coup, assumed the presidency on December 31, 1968. One year later, President Ngouabi proclaimed Congo Africa's first "people's republic", the People's Republic of the Congo, and announced the decision of the National Revolutionary Movement to change its name to the Congolese ...	When was Joachim Yhombi-Opango assassinated?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad005e077cf76001a68677e	Republic_of_the_Congo	Sassou Nguesso aligned the country with the Eastern Bloc and signed a twenty-year friendship pact with the Soviet Union. Over the years, Sassou had to rely more on political repression and less on patronage to maintain his dictatorship.	Who aligned the country with the Western Bloc?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad005e077cf76001a68677f	Republic_of_the_Congo	Sassou Nguesso aligned the country with the Eastern Bloc and signed a twenty-year friendship pact with the Soviet Union. Over the years, Sassou had to rely more on political repression and less on patronage to maintain his dictatorship.	Who relied more on patronage to maintain his dictatorship?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad005e077cf76001a686780	Republic_of_the_Congo	Sassou Nguesso aligned the country with the Eastern Bloc and signed a twenty-year friendship pact with the Soviet Union. Over the years, Sassou had to rely more on political repression and less on patronage to maintain his dictatorship.	What was the least important tool of the Sassou government?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad005e077cf76001a686781	Republic_of_the_Congo	Sassou Nguesso aligned the country with the Eastern Bloc and signed a twenty-year friendship pact with the Soviet Union. Over the years, Sassou had to rely more on political repression and less on patronage to maintain his dictatorship.	What did Sassou sign a ten year friendship pact with?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad005e077cf76001a686782	Republic_of_the_Congo	Sassou Nguesso aligned the country with the Eastern Bloc and signed a twenty-year friendship pact with the Soviet Union. Over the years, Sassou had to rely more on political repression and less on patronage to maintain his dictatorship.	How long was the friendship pact Sassou signed with the Eastern Bloc?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad0076377cf76001a686792	Republic_of_the_Congo	Pascal Lissouba, who became Congo's first elected president (1992–1997) during the period of multi-party democracy, attempted to implement economic reforms with IMF backing to liberalise the economy. In June 1996 the IMF approved a three-year SDR69.5m (US$100m) enhanced structural adjustment facility (ESAF) and was on ...	Who was Congo's last elected president?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad0076377cf76001a686793	Republic_of_the_Congo	Pascal Lissouba, who became Congo's first elected president (1992–1997) during the period of multi-party democracy, attempted to implement economic reforms with IMF backing to liberalise the economy. In June 1996 the IMF approved a three-year SDR69.5m (US$100m) enhanced structural adjustment facility (ESAF) and was on ...	What year did the IMF turn down a three-year SDR69.5m (US$100m) enhanced structural adjustment facility?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad0076377cf76001a686794	Republic_of_the_Congo	Pascal Lissouba, who became Congo's first elected president (1992–1997) during the period of multi-party democracy, attempted to implement economic reforms with IMF backing to liberalise the economy. In June 1996 the IMF approved a three-year SDR69.5m (US$100m) enhanced structural adjustment facility (ESAF) and was on ...	When did civil war end in Congo?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad0076377cf76001a686795	Republic_of_the_Congo	Pascal Lissouba, who became Congo's first elected president (1992–1997) during the period of multi-party democracy, attempted to implement economic reforms with IMF backing to liberalise the economy. In June 1996 the IMF approved a three-year SDR69.5m (US$100m) enhanced structural adjustment facility (ESAF) and was on ...	Who was president during the period of single party democracy?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad0081f77cf76001a6867a4	Republic_of_the_Congo	Congo's democratic progress was derailed in 1997 when Lissouba and Sassou started to fight for power in the civil war. As presidential elections scheduled for July 1997 approached, tensions between the Lissouba and Sassou camps mounted. On June 5, President Lissouba's government forces surrounded Sassou's compound in B...	When did Congo's democratic progress get back on track?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad0081f77cf76001a6867a5	Republic_of_the_Congo	Congo's democratic progress was derailed in 1997 when Lissouba and Sassou started to fight for power in the civil war. As presidential elections scheduled for July 1997 approached, tensions between the Lissouba and Sassou camps mounted. On June 5, President Lissouba's government forces surrounded Sassou's compound in B...	When did the tensions between the Lissouba and Sassou camps start to dissipate?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad0081f77cf76001a6867a6	Republic_of_the_Congo	Congo's democratic progress was derailed in 1997 when Lissouba and Sassou started to fight for power in the civil war. As presidential elections scheduled for July 1997 approached, tensions between the Lissouba and Sassou camps mounted. On June 5, President Lissouba's government forces surrounded Sassou's compound in B...	When did government forces surround Lissouba's compound?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad0081f77cf76001a6867a7	Republic_of_the_Congo	Congo's democratic progress was derailed in 1997 when Lissouba and Sassou started to fight for power in the civil war. As presidential elections scheduled for July 1997 approached, tensions between the Lissouba and Sassou camps mounted. On June 5, President Lissouba's government forces surrounded Sassou's compound in B...	Where was Lissouba's compound located?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad0081f77cf76001a6867a8	Republic_of_the_Congo	Congo's democratic progress was derailed in 1997 when Lissouba and Sassou started to fight for power in the civil war. As presidential elections scheduled for July 1997 approached, tensions between the Lissouba and Sassou camps mounted. On June 5, President Lissouba's government forces surrounded Sassou's compound in B...	What were members of Lissouba's militia called?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad009bc77cf76001a6867c6	Republic_of_the_Congo	In the controversial elections in 2002, Sassou won with almost 90% of the vote cast. His two main rivals, Lissouba and Bernard Kolelas, were prevented from competing and the only remaining credible rival, Andre Milongo, advised his supporters to boycott the elections and then withdrew from the race. A new constitution,...	Who won more than 90% of the vote?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad009bc77cf76001a6867c7	Republic_of_the_Congo	In the controversial elections in 2002, Sassou won with almost 90% of the vote cast. His two main rivals, Lissouba and Bernard Kolelas, were prevented from competing and the only remaining credible rival, Andre Milongo, advised his supporters to boycott the elections and then withdrew from the race. A new constitution,...	When did Bernard Kolelas win the election?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad009bc77cf76001a6867c8	Republic_of_the_Congo	In the controversial elections in 2002, Sassou won with almost 90% of the vote cast. His two main rivals, Lissouba and Bernard Kolelas, were prevented from competing and the only remaining credible rival, Andre Milongo, advised his supporters to boycott the elections and then withdrew from the race. A new constitution,...	What did Lissouba advise his supporters to do?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad009bc77cf76001a6867c9	Republic_of_the_Congo	In the controversial elections in 2002, Sassou won with almost 90% of the vote cast. His two main rivals, Lissouba and Bernard Kolelas, were prevented from competing and the only remaining credible rival, Andre Milongo, advised his supporters to boycott the elections and then withdrew from the race. A new constitution,...	What did international observers see no problem with?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad009bc77cf76001a6867ca	Republic_of_the_Congo	In the controversial elections in 2002, Sassou won with almost 90% of the vote cast. His two main rivals, Lissouba and Bernard Kolelas, were prevented from competing and the only remaining credible rival, Andre Milongo, advised his supporters to boycott the elections and then withdrew from the race. A new constitution,...	What reduced the president's term to seven years?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad00a9d77cf76001a6867e0	Republic_of_the_Congo	Sassou also won the following presidential election in July 2009. According to the Congolese Observatory of Human Rights, a non-governmental organization, the election was marked by "very low" turnout and "fraud and irregularities".	What election did Sassou lose?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad00a9d77cf76001a6867e1	Republic_of_the_Congo	Sassou also won the following presidential election in July 2009. According to the Congolese Observatory of Human Rights, a non-governmental organization, the election was marked by "very low" turnout and "fraud and irregularities".	What year did Sassou lose re-election?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad00a9d77cf76001a6867e2	Republic_of_the_Congo	Sassou also won the following presidential election in July 2009. According to the Congolese Observatory of Human Rights, a non-governmental organization, the election was marked by "very low" turnout and "fraud and irregularities".	Who said the election was marked by very high turnout?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad00a9d77cf76001a6867e3	Republic_of_the_Congo	Sassou also won the following presidential election in July 2009. According to the Congolese Observatory of Human Rights, a non-governmental organization, the election was marked by "very low" turnout and "fraud and irregularities".	What governmental organization commented on the election?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad00a9d77cf76001a6867e4	Republic_of_the_Congo	Sassou also won the following presidential election in July 2009. According to the Congolese Observatory of Human Rights, a non-governmental organization, the election was marked by "very low" turnout and "fraud and irregularities".	What month did Sassou lose an election in?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad00faf77cf76001a686846	Republic_of_the_Congo	Congo-Brazzaville has had a multi-party political system since the early 1990s, although the system is heavily dominated by President Denis Sassou Nguesso; he has lacked serious competition in the presidential elections held under his rule. Sassou Nguesso is backed by his own Congolese Labour Party (French: Parti Congo...	Since when has Congo-Brazzaville has a single party political system?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad00faf77cf76001a686847	Republic_of_the_Congo	Congo-Brazzaville has had a multi-party political system since the early 1990s, although the system is heavily dominated by President Denis Sassou Nguesso; he has lacked serious competition in the presidential elections held under his rule. Sassou Nguesso is backed by his own Congolese Labour Party (French: Parti Congo...	Who has serious competition in the presidential elections?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad00faf77cf76001a686848	Republic_of_the_Congo	Congo-Brazzaville has had a multi-party political system since the early 1990s, although the system is heavily dominated by President Denis Sassou Nguesso; he has lacked serious competition in the presidential elections held under his rule. Sassou Nguesso is backed by his own Congolese Labour Party (French: Parti Congo...	What is the Congolese Labour Party called in German?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad00faf77cf76001a686849	Republic_of_the_Congo	Congo-Brazzaville has had a multi-party political system since the early 1990s, although the system is heavily dominated by President Denis Sassou Nguesso; he has lacked serious competition in the presidential elections held under his rule. Sassou Nguesso is backed by his own Congolese Labour Party (French: Parti Congo...	What party does not back Sassou?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad00faf77cf76001a68684a	Republic_of_the_Congo	Congo-Brazzaville has had a multi-party political system since the early 1990s, although the system is heavily dominated by President Denis Sassou Nguesso; he has lacked serious competition in the presidential elections held under his rule. Sassou Nguesso is backed by his own Congolese Labour Party (French: Parti Congo...	What is not dominated by Sassou?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad0104777cf76001a686878	Republic_of_the_Congo	Internationally, Sassou's regime has been hit by corruption revelations despite attempts to censor them. One French investigation found over 110 bank accounts and dozens of lavish properties in France; Sassou denounced embezzlement investigations as "racist" and "colonial".	What did Sassou's regime not attempt to censor?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad0104777cf76001a686879	Republic_of_the_Congo	Internationally, Sassou's regime has been hit by corruption revelations despite attempts to censor them. One French investigation found over 110 bank accounts and dozens of lavish properties in France; Sassou denounced embezzlement investigations as "racist" and "colonial".	What has Sassou's regime been hit by nationally?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad0104777cf76001a68687a	Republic_of_the_Congo	Internationally, Sassou's regime has been hit by corruption revelations despite attempts to censor them. One French investigation found over 110 bank accounts and dozens of lavish properties in France; Sassou denounced embezzlement investigations as "racist" and "colonial".	What did one German investigation find?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad0104777cf76001a68687b	Republic_of_the_Congo	Internationally, Sassou's regime has been hit by corruption revelations despite attempts to censor them. One French investigation found over 110 bank accounts and dozens of lavish properties in France; Sassou denounced embezzlement investigations as "racist" and "colonial".	What did France denounce embezzlement investigations as?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad0104777cf76001a68687c	Republic_of_the_Congo	Internationally, Sassou's regime has been hit by corruption revelations despite attempts to censor them. One French investigation found over 110 bank accounts and dozens of lavish properties in France; Sassou denounced embezzlement investigations as "racist" and "colonial".	What country were no lavish properties found in?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad0120377cf76001a6868a4	Republic_of_the_Congo	On March 27, 2015 Sassou Nguesso announced that his government would hold a referendum to change the country's 2002 constitution and allow him to run for a third consecutive term in office. On October 25 the government held a referendum to allow Sassou Nguesso to run in the next election. The government claimed that th...	When did Sassou announce that his government would not change the 2002 constitution?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad0120377cf76001a6868a5	Republic_of_the_Congo	On March 27, 2015 Sassou Nguesso announced that his government would hold a referendum to change the country's 2002 constitution and allow him to run for a third consecutive term in office. On October 25 the government held a referendum to allow Sassou Nguesso to run in the next election. The government claimed that th...	What changed the 2015 constitution?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad0120377cf76001a6868a6	Republic_of_the_Congo	On March 27, 2015 Sassou Nguesso announced that his government would hold a referendum to change the country's 2002 constitution and allow him to run for a third consecutive term in office. On October 25 the government held a referendum to allow Sassou Nguesso to run in the next election. The government claimed that th...	What percentage of people did the government claim opposed the proposal?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad0120377cf76001a6868a7	Republic_of_the_Congo	On March 27, 2015 Sassou Nguesso announced that his government would hold a referendum to change the country's 2002 constitution and allow him to run for a third consecutive term in office. On October 25 the government held a referendum to allow Sassou Nguesso to run in the next election. The government claimed that th...	What percentage of people did the government claim did not vote?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad0120377cf76001a6868a8	Republic_of_the_Congo	On March 27, 2015 Sassou Nguesso announced that his government would hold a referendum to change the country's 2002 constitution and allow him to run for a third consecutive term in office. On October 25 the government held a referendum to allow Sassou Nguesso to run in the next election. The government claimed that th...	What allowed Sassou to run for a second term?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad013da77cf76001a6868ee	Republic_of_the_Congo	In 2008, the main media were owned by the government, but many more privately run forms of media were being created. There is one government-owned television station and around 10 small private television channels.	When was the main media not owned by the government?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad013da77cf76001a6868ef	Republic_of_the_Congo	In 2008, the main media were owned by the government, but many more privately run forms of media were being created. There is one government-owned television station and around 10 small private television channels.	When were many privately run forms of media being destroyed?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad013da77cf76001a6868f0	Republic_of_the_Congo	In 2008, the main media were owned by the government, but many more privately run forms of media were being created. There is one government-owned television station and around 10 small private television channels.	How many large private television channels were there?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad013da77cf76001a6868f1	Republic_of_the_Congo	In 2008, the main media were owned by the government, but many more privately run forms of media were being created. There is one government-owned television station and around 10 small private television channels.	How many government owned radio stations were there?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad013da77cf76001a6868f2	Republic_of_the_Congo	In 2008, the main media were owned by the government, but many more privately run forms of media were being created. There is one government-owned television station and around 10 small private television channels.	How many privately owned radio stations were running?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad014c177cf76001a686916	Republic_of_the_Congo	Many Pygmies belong from birth to Bantus in a relationship many refer to as slavery. The Congolese Human Rights Observatory says that the Pygmies are treated as property the same way "pets" are. On December 30, 2010, the Congolese parliament adopted a law for the promotion and protection of the rights of indigenous peo...	Who do many Bantus belong to?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad014c177cf76001a686917	Republic_of_the_Congo	Many Pygmies belong from birth to Bantus in a relationship many refer to as slavery. The Congolese Human Rights Observatory says that the Pygmies are treated as property the same way "pets" are. On December 30, 2010, the Congolese parliament adopted a law for the promotion and protection of the rights of indigenous peo...	When did the Congolese parliament strike down a law to protect indigenous people?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad014c177cf76001a686918	Republic_of_the_Congo	Many Pygmies belong from birth to Bantus in a relationship many refer to as slavery. The Congolese Human Rights Observatory says that the Pygmies are treated as property the same way "pets" are. On December 30, 2010, the Congolese parliament adopted a law for the promotion and protection of the rights of indigenous peo...	What is the last of its kind in Africa?	{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }

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