Country Renamed Zaire
Mobutu changes the country's name from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Zaire.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1971 in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Explore 3 historical events and records for Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1971.
Historical records for Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1971
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October
Congo River Renamed Zaire
Renames the Congo River as the Zaire River as part of the authenticity campaign.
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Africanisation of Major City Names
Promotes African names for cities and public institutions as the authenticity campaign reshapes national symbols.
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