Sese Seko Nkuku Ngbendu Banga Mobutu1961
Overthrows the Government of Lumumba with the support of the USA & Belgium
Zaire · Revolution / Revolution of Zaire. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Overthrows the Government of Lumumba with the support of the USA & Belgium
Deposes President Kasavubu & announces himself President for 5yrs
Mobutu puts down an attempted coup
Takes power by a military coup & Allies with the USSR
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