Congo: Mobutu in Power

Question 1

Mobutu in power

Answer 1

Settled the Simba rebellion in 1964 with the help of US and Belgians.
Took power in a coup, created a power struggle that lead to his second coup in 1965

Question 2

Political standpoint (3)

Answer 2

Totalitarian regime, kleptocracy
Purged colonial influence through a program of national authenticity and give the Congo a strong identity
Authenticite

Question 3

Leadership Style

Answer 3

Very charismatic and personalised dictator
Cult of personality established
Every Zairian had to belong to the MPR
1970-1997
Human rights violations
Used spy agencies to spy on the public
Purged anyone suspected of trying to overthrow him

Question 4

Africanisation

Answer 4

Rid Congo of colonial influence and create a strong sense of national identity
Changed the names of people and places:
Leopoldville ---> Kinshasa
Elisabethville ---> Lubumbashi
Stanleyville ---> Kisangani