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Why did Mobutu change the country's name?
To cut the ties with the colonial past
Why did Zaire face such difficulty upon gaining independence?
*The Congo was exploited by Belgium and it left unprepared for independence which occurred in 1960. *After independence civil war breaks out between rebel groups, nationalists and communists. *The military, led by Mobutu Sese Seko seize power in 1965. *Sese changes the country's name from The Congo to Zaire. Zaire should be a rich country because of its mineral wealth and natural resources but under Mobutu it becomes one of the continent's poorest. Mobutu is overthrown in 1997 and the country is left poverty stricken.
When was Mobutu Sese Seko born?
Mobutu Sese Seko was born on October 14, 1930.
Name two problems Zaire faced in gaining independence?
*The Congo was exploited by Belgium and it left unprepared for independence which occurred in 1960.*After independence civil war breaks out between rebel groups, nationalists and communists.*The military, led by Mobutu Sese Seko seize power in 1965.*Sese changes the country's name from The Congo to Zaire. Zaire should be a rich country because of its mineral wealth and natural resources but under Mobutu it becomes one of the continent's poorest. Mobutu is overthrown in 1997 and the country is left poverty stricken.
What country did many loyalists flee to?
They fled to Canada.
What dictator took over the country of Congo and renamed it Zaire?
Mobutu Sese Seko
What happen to Joseph mobutu in 1997?
he was driven out of the country by an army of his enemies
Why did Mobutu change the country's name?
To cut the ties with the colonial past
How did Mobutu rule the Congo?
In 1965, Mobutu Sese Seko took control. He renamed the country Zaire and rules intil 1997. Zaire had rich miniral resources, but Mobutus corrupt rule made the country poor.
What caused King Ptolemy Auletes to flee Egypt?
The death of King Ptolemy caused the Auletes to flee Egypt.
What did joesph mobutu do?
what exactly did Joepsh Mobutu do??
What is the birth name of Mobutu Sese Seko?
Mobutu Sese Seko's birth name is Joseph Dsir Mobutu.
Why did a second Rebellion occur in Mobutu in 1998?
There is no such place as Mobutu. Mobutu was the military dictator of Zaire from 1965 to 1997.
When did Kongulu Mobutu die?
Kongulu Mobutu died in 1998.
When was Nzanga Mobutu born?
Nzanga Mobutu was born in 1970.
Why did Kevin Trudeau have to flee the country?
Kevin Trudeau had to flee the country because he wanted to avoid jail.
Why did Zaire face such difficulty upon gaining independence?
*The Congo was exploited by Belgium and it left unprepared for independence which occurred in 1960. *After independence civil war breaks out between rebel groups, nationalists and communists. *The military, led by Mobutu Sese Seko seize power in 1965. *Sese changes the country's name from The Congo to Zaire. Zaire should be a rich country because of its mineral wealth and natural resources but under Mobutu it becomes one of the continent's poorest. Mobutu is overthrown in 1997 and the country is left poverty stricken.
