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 (100 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 377,795 | $1,119,000 | 1,546$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 5.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 3,147 | $15,000 | 16$ |
| Kenya | 1 | 8.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 51,260 | $106,000 | 101$ |
| Totals | 3 | 330,256,078 | 432,202 | $1,240,000 | 1,663$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Kenya:
Patrice Lumumba was assassinated in 1961 with CIA involvement, his crime being the insistence on genuine political, economic, and ideological independence.
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Jamaica:
Patrice Lumumba was a Congolese leader who was assassinated with the assistance of the US in 1961.
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Indonesia:
Patrice Lumumba is referenced as a symbol of inspiration for Michel Nkuka Mboladinga.
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Gabon:
Michel Kuka Mboladinga imitates the late Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba, honoring his legacy during the tournament.
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Egypt:
Roland explained that the world still remembers his father's struggle, as over 40 countries commemorate his name on their educational institutions and streets.
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Indonesia:
Patrice Lumumba was a flamboyant leader in Congo who was overthrown and killed for his opposition to the destruction of protected forests.
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South Africa:
The US played a decisive role in the assassination of Patrice Lumumba.
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Burkina Faso:
Patrice Lumumba was cited by Bassolma Bazié as a figure who experienced violence in African history.
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United Kingdom:
Patrice Lumumba was the assassinated prime minister whose followers were involved in the conflict McCullin reported on.
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Burkina Faso:
Patrice Lumumba is a revolutionary figure mentioned as an inspiration for the new panafricanism manifesto.
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