Joseph Désiré Mobutu
Joseph Désiré Mobutu, later known as Mobutu Sese Seko, was a Congolese military officer and politician who served as the President of Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo) from 1965 to 1997. He came to power through a coup d'état that overthrew the democratically elected Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba. Mobutu's regime was marked by authoritarian rule, widespread corruption, and a strong cult of personality, and he played a significant role in shaping post-colonial politics in Central Africa.
Born on Jul 14, 1930 (94 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 2.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 24,124 | $2,700,000 | 959$ |
| France | 1 | 3.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 42,690 | $2,700,000 | 1,766$ |
| Totals | 2 | 133,159,522 | 66,814 | $5,400,000 | 2,725$ |
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United Kingdom:
Washington supported Joseph-Désiré Mobutu, a cold war ally and brutal dictator who looted the Congo until his 1997 fall.
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France:
Joseph Désiré Mobutu was involved in the coup d'Etat against Patrice Lumumba shortly after Congo's independence.
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