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1973 in Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Historical records for Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1973

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October

Break in Diplomatic Relations with Israel

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

Breaks diplomatic relations with Israel during the wider African response to the October Middle East war.

November

Zairianisation

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

The government transfers many foreign-owned businesses to Zairian citizens.

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