27 October 1971Country Renamed ZaireJoseph-Desire Mobutu
Mobutu changes the country's name from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Zaire.
Historical records for Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1971, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Mobutu changes the country's name from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Zaire.
Renames the Congo River as the Zaire River as part of the authenticity campaign.
Promotes African names for cities and public institutions as the authenticity campaign reshapes national symbols.
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