Historical Events tagged with "mobutu"
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Politics & Government
Mobutu Sese Seko's Military Coup in Congo
September 14th, 1960 64 years ago
Mobutu Sese Seko staged a military coup in the Congo, effectively seizing control of the government. Following the tumultuous period after Congo's independence from Belgium, Mobutu suspended the national parliament and the constitution, consolidating power and marking a shift toward authoritarian rule. This event signaled a profound change in the political landscape, as Mobutu would later become a key figure in Central African politics.
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