10 World Leaders Who Survived Assassination Attempts

Assassination attempts on political leaders highlight the severe risks associated with political competition. While some leaders have tragically lost their lives, others have survived, often by narrow margins. Below are ten world leaders who survived assassination attempts, providing a glimpse into the dangers they faced and their resilience.

1. Muhammadu Buhari (Nigeria)

In 2014, Muhammadu Buhari, then a former military Head of State, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt when a bomb exploded in his convoy in Kaduna State. The blast caused casualties and damaged his vehicles, but Buhari survived. He later became the civilian President of Nigeria in 2015.

2. Nelson Mandela (South Africa)

Nelson Mandela, the iconic leader of South Africa’s anti-apartheid movement, faced multiple assassination attempts. In 2022, a former Ethiopian military officer revealed a foiled attempt on Mandela’s life during his guerilla warfare training in Ethiopia. Additionally, in 2002, twenty-one members of the far-right Boeremag group were sentenced for plotting to assassinate Mandela.

3. Vladimir Putin (Russia)

Vladimir Putin, the current President of Russia, has reportedly survived at least six assassination attempts. In May 2023, the Kremlin claimed to have shot down two drones launched by Ukraine, alleging that they were part of an attempt to kill Putin. His position as the second most protected leader in the world underscores the constant threats he faces.

4. Adolf Hitler (Germany)

Adolf Hitler, the infamous leader of Nazi Germany, survived numerous assassination attempts. The most notable was Operation Valkyrie on July 20, 1944, when Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg placed a bomb in Hitler’s conference room. Although the explosion caused casualties and injured Hitler, he survived, leading to a brutal crackdown on the conspirators.

5. Jacob Zuma (South Africa)

Jacob Zuma, the former President of South Africa, survived multiple assassination attempts. In 2011, Zuma’s bodyguard, Patrick Maphumulo, thwarted a plot against him. More recently, in March, South African media reported an attempt on Zuma’s life involving a drunk driver who intentionally crashed into his car.

6. Hugo Chavez (Venezuela)

Hugo Chavez, the former President of Venezuela, faced numerous assassination attempts throughout his tenure. In September 2013, Chavez recounted a plot involving a sniper and motorcycle getaway, foiled by his security detail. He attributed the attempts to both Colombian and Venezuelan ex-military personnel.

7. Kwame Nkrumah (Ghana)

Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first President, survived five assassination attempts. The first attack occurred in 1956 before Ghana’s independence, when a bomb exploded at his residence in Accra. Nkrumah’s repeated survivals earned him the nickname “Nkrumah the immortal” among Ghanaians.

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8. Theodore Roosevelt (United States)

Theodore Roosevelt’s survival story is legendary. During a 1912 campaign speech in Milwaukee, Roosevelt was shot in the chest by an assailant. Remarkably, he continued his speech, attributing his survival to the thickness of his speech manuscript and glasses case, which slowed the bullet.

9. Charles de Gaulle (France)

On August 22, 1962, Charles de Gaulle, then President of France, and his wife narrowly escaped an assassination attempt. As their car sped to the airport, a hit squad opened fire, missing de Gaulle by inches. Investigators later recovered 187 bullet casings from the scene.

10. Fidel Castro (Cuba)

Fidel Castro, the former leader of Cuba, survived numerous assassination attempts, allegedly totaling over 600. Plots against Castro included poison, exploding cigars, and various other ingenious methods, reflecting the intense opposition he faced throughout his reign.

These stories of survival not only highlight the dangers faced by political leaders but also their resilience and the often extreme measures taken to protect them. Each attempt on their lives underscores the volatile nature of political power and the lengths to which some will go to alter the course of history.

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