March 1965Parliamentary ElectionsMoise Tshombe
Tshombe's political alliance wins the largest bloc in national parliamentary elections.
Historical records for Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1965, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Tshombe's political alliance wins the largest bloc in national parliamentary elections.
Kasa-Vubu dismisses Tshombe despite his alliance's electoral strength.
Kasa-Vubu appoints Kimba to form a government after dismissing Tshombe.
Parliament rejects Kimba's proposed government, deepening the institutional deadlock.
Mobutu removes Kasa-Vubu and assumes the presidency in a bloodless military coup.
Mobutu appoints General Mulamba to head the first government of the new regime.
Promises to curb corruption and administrative disorder while consolidating the new military-backed government.
Suspends competitive party activity for five years after seizing presidential power.
Creates a pro-regime mass movement that helps prepare the centralized political system of the Second Republic.
Restricts strike activity as part of an early programme to impose political and administrative discipline.
Builds the CONACO coalition to contest parliamentary elections and strengthen his political position.
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