Mobutu Sese Seko
Mobutu Sese Seko was the authoritarian leader of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 1965 until he was overthrown in 1997. Known for his flamboyant style and the cult of personality he cultivated, Mobutu's regime was marked by widespread corruption, nepotism, and human rights abuses. His rule was characterized by the mismanagement of the country's rich natural resources, which led to economic decline and a lack of basic services for the population. His fall from power was precipitated by the First Congo War, which saw a coalition of forces, including Rwandan troops, push him out of office. Mobutu's legacy continues to influence the political landscape of the DRC, as the region continues to grapple with the aftermath of his long and tumultuous rule.
Born on Oct 14, 1930 (94 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Sweden | 2 | 2.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 8,602 | $530,000 | 451$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 2.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,382 | $2,700,000 | 731$ |
| Nigeria | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 88,019 | $448,000 | 191$ |
| South Africa | 1 | 2.00 | 0.36% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 214,887 | $350,000 | 1,268$ |
| Kenya | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 46,717 | $106,000 | 92$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 4.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 18,998 | $450,000 | 189$ |
| Spain | 1 | 2.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 17,076 | $1,400,000 | 511$ |
| Totals | 8 | 489,155,403 | 412,681 | $5,984,000 | 3,433$ |
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Spain:
Mobutu Sese Seko was a military leader and future dictator involved in the execution of Lumumba.
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Argentina:
Mobutu Sese Seko was the dictator in power during the time María Luján Crepes was in the Congo.
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South Africa:
Mobutu Sese Seko, who would serve as their puppet for the next 32 years.
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Kenya:
Mobutu Sese Seko was overthrown during the first civil war in the DRC in 1997.
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Sweden:
Mobutu Sese Seko was a dictator whose regime fell in the mid-1990s, allowing Rwandan forces to march into the country.
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United Kingdom:
Mobutu was a ruthless kleptocrat who nationalized industry in the Democratic Republic of the Congo while enriching himself and his cronies.
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Nigeria:
President Mobutu Sese Seko battled rebels until he was overthrown in 1997.
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Sweden:
Mobutu Sese Seko was an infamous dictator whose regime fell in 1997.
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