These African leaders were forced out of office in the most heinous way

Muammar Gaddafi

The revolutionary leader served Libya from September 1, 1969, to October 20, 2011.

Gaddafi, who was criticized by some for ruling with an iron fist and being a dictator, was also equally loved by others, arguing that his leadership brought a lot of socio-economic reforms to the country.

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The last audio recording of the leader Muammar Gaddafi, who addressed his family a few hours before he was martyred pic.twitter.com/DaA89ALg3x

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Following his disapproval against relinquishing power, he was rounded up by rebels at his hideout, hurled to the ground and subsequently killed.