Katanga Secession Declared11 July 1960
Declares Katanga independent from the central government during the opening phase of the Congo Crisis.
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Moise Tshombe Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Moise Tshombe, based on 11 World History Database records associated with Democratic Republic of the Congo.
11 records1960–196711 events6 places
Chronological biography
1960
1961
Kitona Declaration21 December 1961
Signs an agreement with Cyrille Adoula accepting in principle the unity of the Congo.
1963
Leaves Congo for Exile1963
Leaves the Congo after losing political and military control of Katanga.
Ends Katanga Secession21 January 1963
Accepts the end of Katanga's secession after United Nations forces establish control over the province.
1964
Government of National Reconciliation1964
Tshombe forms a broad government intended to restore central authority during rebellion.
Requests Western Military Assistance1964
Seeks foreign military support as his government attempts to recapture territory held by Simba rebels.
Return from ExileJune 1964
Returns from exile as President Kasa-Vubu prepares to appoint him prime minister during the rebellion.
Appointment as Prime Minister10 July 1964
Kasa-Vubu appoints Tshombe to lead a government confronting rebellions and preparing elections.
1965
CONACO Electoral Alliance1965
Builds the CONACO coalition to contest parliamentary elections and strengthen his political position.
Parliamentary ElectionsMarch 1965
Tshombe's political alliance wins the largest bloc in national parliamentary elections.
1967
Aircraft Diversion to Algeria30 June 1967
Is abducted when his aircraft is diverted to Algeria, where he remains detained until his death.
Titles and roles
Former President of Katanga · Former Prime Minister of Congo · President of Katanga · Prime Minister of Congo
Record provenance
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