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Q: Who lead the independence movement of Congo?
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When was Movement for the Liberation of the Congo created?

Movement for the Liberation of the Congo was created on 2003-04-05.


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Denis Sassou-Nguesso is the President of the Republic of the Congo which marks its independence on 15 August 1960.


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These countries secured their independence from France.


Who claimed the Congo?

Belgium ruled Congo between 1908 and 1960. After this date the Congo became the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on gaining independence.


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Imperialism leads to independence movements in colonized areas because the fact that they lock them up and make them slaves, gives them a reason to have an independence movement. They wouldn't need an independence movement in the first place if the people who "colonized" them didn't treat them like slaves.


When did the democratic republic of Congo gain independence?

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When did Congo gain its independence?

15 august,1960


Which countries celebrate independence day on 15th august?

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Why was Congo colonised?

The Congo is a country on the continent of Africa. As such it could not meaningfully want or get independence from Africa. It was however a Belgian colony and sought independence from Belgian as was the fashion of the times.


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Casmir Pulaski :)


Which country did the democratic republic of the Congo gain independence from?

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