Response to First Shaba Invasion
Mobutu requests foreign military assistance after insurgents enter Shaba Province.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1977 in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Explore 6 historical events and records for Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1977.
Historical records for Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1977
Sorted by month and day. Records with no month are shown last. Showing 6 of 6 unique records.
6Unique records
1 of 1Page
6Named events on this page
3Named people on this page
2Places on this page
March
April
Requests Moroccan Aid in First Shaba War
Requests foreign military help after FNLC forces penetrate deeply into Shaba province.
October
Legislative Elections
The regime holds legislative elections within the single-party political system.
Other events (month unknown)
Appointment as First State Commissioner
Becomes First State Commissioner after Mobutu recreates a senior head-of-government office.
Arrest and Treason Sentence
Is removed from office and sentenced for alleged treason during a major political purge.
Creates First State Commissioner Office
Restores a head-of-government post titled First State Commissioner while retaining presidential dominance.
How these records were prepared
Generated from the World History Database historical_events table. Identical display records are collapsed; descriptions otherwise retain the stored text. Coverage and source quality vary. Check primary and specialist sources before citing individual historical claims.