7 August 1991Sovereign National ConferenceJoseph-Desire Mobutu Mobutu Sese Seko
Mobutu opens a national conference intended to negotiate political transition.
Historical records for Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1991, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Mobutu opens a national conference intended to negotiate political transition.
Struggles to restore order after unpaid soldiers mutiny and widespread looting erupts in Kinshasa.
The opposition leader becomes prime minister during negotiations over democratic transition.
Mobutu dismisses Tshisekedi after a brief confrontation over executive authority.
Mobutu appoints Mungul Diaka after removing Tshisekedi.
Mobutu appoints Nguza Karl-i-Bond to lead a transitional government.
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