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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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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Joseph Désiré Mobutu was involved in the coup d'Etat against Patrice Lumumba shortly after Congo's independence.
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