Nationalisation of Union Miniere
Transfers the major Katangan mining company Union Miniere du Haut-Katanga into Congolese state control.
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1967 in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Explore 6 historical events and records for Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1967.
Historical records for Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1967
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January
May
N'Sele Manifesto
The new ruling movement adopts a nationalist programme centred on unity and presidential authority.
Popular Movement of the Revolution
Mobutu establishes the Popular Movement of the Revolution as the regime's political organisation.
June
Introduction of Zaire Currency
The government replaces the Congolese franc with the zaire currency.
Constitution of 1967
A new constitution establishes a highly centralised presidential republic.
Aircraft Diversion to Algeria
Is abducted when his aircraft is diverted to Algeria, where he remains detained until his death.
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