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1970 in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Explore 3 historical events and records for Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1970.

Historical records for Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1970

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November

Presidential Election

Mobutu, Joseph-Desire · Kinshasa · President of Congo · Government / Government of the Congo

Mobutu is confirmed as president in a single-candidate national election.

MPR Legislative Elections

Mobutu, Joseph-Desire · Congo · President of Congo · Government / Government of the Congo

Voters select National Assembly members from a single ruling-party list.

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MPR Established as Sole Political Vehicle

Mobutu, Joseph-Desire · Kinshasa · President of Congo · Government / Government of the Congo

Consolidates the Popular Movement of the Revolution as the country's dominant and effectively sole political organization.

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