Patrice Lumumba
Patrice Lumumba was a Congolese independence leader and the first Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, serving from June to September 1960. Born on July 2, 1925, Lumumba was a key figure in the struggle for independence from Belgian colonial rule. His tenure was marked by political instability and conflict, leading to his assassination in January 1961, which has since been viewed as a significant event in Cold War geopolitics.
Born on Jul 02, 1925 (99 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2 | 4.50 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 4,759 | $5,100 | 5$ |
| Spain | 2 | 4.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 34,153 | $1,400,000 | 1,023$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 7.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,382 | $2,700,000 | 731$ |
| Sri Lanka | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 21,413,249 | 17,297 | $84,000 | 68$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,673 | $15,000 | 14$ |
| France | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 32,218 | $2,700,000 | 1,333$ |
| South Africa | 1 | 9.00 | 0.36% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 214,887 | $350,000 | 1,268$ |
| Mozambique | 1 | 5.00 | 0.31% | +0% | 31,255,435 | 95,582 | $15,000 | 46$ |
| Lithuania | 1 | 6.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 2,722,289 | 886 | $54,000 | 18$ |
| Tanzania | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 59,734,213 | 40,443 | $63,000 | 43$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,200 | $210,000 | 96$ |
| Totals | 13 | 367,161,576 | 463,480 | $7,596,100 | 4,645$ |
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Recent Mentions
Lithuania:
The documentary explores the assassination of Patrice Lumumba, the leader of Congo, in 1961.
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Spain:
Patrice Lumumba was the first president of independent Congo and was executed in January 1961.
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Spain:
Patrice Lumumba was the overthrown Congolese prime minister who was assassinated by the puppet government of Joseph Mobutu.
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New Zealand:
Patrice Lumumba was the Congolese leader assassinated in a CIA-backed operation.
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Ireland:
Patrice Lumumba was the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and his life inspired Raoul Peck's work.
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Tanzania:
Patrice Lumumba was the first Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a symbol of African independence.
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Jamaica:
Patrice Lumumba is included in a list of historical figures viewed as controversial.
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Mozambique:
Patrice Lumumba is mentioned as one of the avenues affected by the construction project in Quelimane.
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France:
Patrice Lumumba was a prominent political figure during the independence of the Belgian Congo.
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South Africa:
Lumumba’s Independence Day speech in 1960 was clear — Congo’s vast mineral wealth must benefit its own people, not foreign interests.
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