Mobutu Sese Seko Flashcards
How did he rule?
A president who was in favour of democracy but rude as a dictator
What did he do to all of the political parties?
Got rid of all
What was his party?
Popular Movement of Revolution (MPR)
How long did he rule for?
Won 1970 election - seven year term
What happened during his rule?
They were many human rights violations and he cruelly suppressed his enemies
What did he use many intelligence agencies for?
To keep him and advised about anyone who posed a threat
What did the aim and promoting?
Sense of national unity and pride in Zairean identity and culture
When did he change the name of Congo?
27 October 1971
What did he change the name of Congo to?
Republic of Zaire
What did the name become a series of?
Steps to listen European influence on the nations society and economy
What name did he adopt?
Mobutu Sese Seko Nkuku wa za Banga
What did he is name mean?
Or conquering warrior who goes from triumph to triumph
What Civil War did Zaire become involved in?
Angolan Civil War
Who does he support in the Angolan Civil War?
The losing faction
Did the lives of the citizens improve during his rule?
Did not improve
What did he is Ruben coming associated with?
Mismanagement of funds and corruption
What was his personal fortune at the time of his death?
Five billion US dollars
What did Zaire became refer to?
Kleptocracy
What does Kleptocracy mean?
Rude by thieves
What did he do to Patrice Lumumba?
Unseated him from power and was instrumental in the decision to hand over the member to the Katanga regime
What type of personality did he developed?
A cult of his own personality
How did you have a cold of his own personality?
Pictures of him we place an every government building
What did Mobutism refer to?
The end result of his political and social reforms
During the Cold War who did he supports?
The USA and its allies