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There was NO "longtime dictator of the Belgian Congo". -When Belgium gave the Congo independence in 1960 it ceased to be Belgian Congo and became Katanga in the south and Congo Republic in the north. - Soon after independence, Joseph Mobuto took over the whole country and renamed it Zaire. Mobuto may be the dictator you are thinking of.
What else can I help you with?
Is the Belgian king a dictator?
He is a dictator. The Belgian population hates him.
Where is the Belgian Congo?
The Belgian Congo ceased to exist in 1960. It is now known as the Dem. Rep. of the Congo.
Who or what western power dominated Belgian Congo?
BELGIUM was the Western power that dominated The BELGIAN Congo.
Who colonised Congo?
Belgian
Why would France or Belgian want to colonize Congo?
France didnt want to only Belgian wanted to colonize congo
What is the capital for Belgian Congo?
Boma
What were the religions in the Belgian Congo?
asian
Present day belgian Congo?
The Belgian Congo is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It gained independence from Belgium in 1960 and is a country in Central Africa rich in natural resources but facing challenges such as political instability and conflict.
Present day name for Belgian Congo?
There are now 2 Congo's - Democratic Republic of Congo and the smaller Congo-Brazzaville.
Zaire was onse called what?
Belgian Congo
Who renamed Belgian Congo Zaire?
yes
What is the Congo called today?
There are currently 2 'Congo's . The larger, more southerly is what used to be Belgian Congo and is now Democratic Republic of Congo. To the northwest of this is the Republic of Congo, sometimes called Congo-Brazzaville.
