March 1977Response to First Shaba InvasionJoseph-Desire Mobutu Mobutu Sese Seko
Mobutu requests foreign military assistance after insurgents enter Shaba Province.
Historical records for Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1977, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Mobutu requests foreign military assistance after insurgents enter Shaba Province.
Requests foreign military help after FNLC forces penetrate deeply into Shaba province.
The regime holds legislative elections within the single-party political system.
Becomes First State Commissioner after Mobutu recreates a senior head-of-government office.
Is removed from office and sentenced for alleged treason during a major political purge.
Restores a head-of-government post titled First State Commissioner while retaining presidential dominance.
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