The independence of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) was primarily led by Patrice Lumumba, who became the first Prime Minister after the country gained independence from Belgium on June 30, 1960. His leadership was crucial in mobilizing nationalist sentiments against colonial rule, although his tenure was marked by political instability and conflict. Lumumba's push for national unity and social justice ultimately made him a significant figure in the struggle for Congolese independence, despite his assassination later that year.
Because it was a very important part of Armenia's history. They had finally gained independence from the Soviet Union and was no longer under their rule. This led to the reforming of the Democratic Republic of Armenia.
Congo, sometimes spelt Kongo, is a river in Africa which flows through several countries and has it's mouth emptying into The Atlantic Ocean on the West coast of Africa.There are currently two countries named after the river:The Democratic Republic of the CongoHuman habitation here can be traced back to Neolithic times and the first European settlers appeared around 1870. From 1877 the country was a colony of Belgium - in fact a personal posession of King Leopold II - and was called The African Congo Free State until 1908 when international pressure led to it becoming a colony of Belgium rather than a possession of the king. This pressure arose from the appalling exploitation of the native population.In 1960, the country became independent of Belgium and was known as The Republic of CongoFrom 1971 until 1997, the country was known as Zaire, and then became The Democratic Republic of the Congo.The Republic of CongoThe area north of the Congo River had been reached by Portuguese explorers in the 1480s, but it was not until 1880 that it was formally colonised by France as French Congo and later Middle Congo.In August 1960 it was granted independence from France as The Republic of Congo.
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The original inhabitants of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are believed to be various ethnic groups, primarily the Pygmies, along with Bantu-speaking peoples who migrated into the region over millennia. The Pygmies are among the oldest inhabitants, known for their hunter-gatherer lifestyle in the rainforest. Over time, Bantu migrations brought agricultural communities and led to the establishment of various kingdoms and societies, such as the Luba and Lunda kingdoms. These populations have contributed to the rich cultural diversity found in the DRC today.
King Leopold II of Belgium took over a section of the Congo in the 1870s. He pretended he was doing this for humanitarian reasons but he really was doing it for personal gain at the expense of the people he enslaved. Failure to meet rubber quotas would mean his men would cut off the hand of the worker. Belgium took over the colony in 1908 and was called Beligan Congo. In 1960, rioting in Leopoldville in 1959 led to the Congo declaring its independence. It became the Republic of the Congo in 1960.
The first Congo War (1996-1997) resulted in the overthrow of Mobutu Sese Seko's regime and the installation of Laurent-Desire Kabila as president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It also led to widespread violence, displacement of millions of people, and increased foreign involvement in the region.
The change in government of the Congo was a result of several reasons. For one, Northerners and Southerners simply could not agree on one central governing body. This was due to tribal differences and clashes, as well as economic concerns and political strife. As a result, the country split up into the People's Republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Rwandan Genocide of 1994 also played a major role in helping to split the Congolese government. This was due to over a million Rwandan Hutu crossing the border into the Congo after the genocide was over. The Hutu feared Tutsi reprisals, as well as the onslaught of the RPF rebels. The Hutus, however, were supported by the Bantu speaking tribes of the Congo, which led to conflict with those that supported the Tutsi rebels.
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Patrice Lumumba, the first Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo, was imprisoned multiple times during his political career. Notably, he was detained in 1960 shortly after the Congo gained independence, and he faced various arrests during the political turmoil that followed. His most significant imprisonment occurred in January 1961, when he was captured and ultimately assassinated later that year. Overall, while the exact number of times he was jailed may vary, his political struggles frequently led to periods of detention.
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He was a federalist, he led the federalist party against the democratic-republic society in the 1800's after he was elected president.
Presumably so, as North Korea is a Communist state and not a Republic ___________________________________________________________________ Republic of Korea is the official name of South Korea and North Korea is referred as Democratic People's Republic of Korea North Korea is still a republic because it is called the Democratic (yeah right) REPUBLIC of Korea