Sovereign National Conference
Mobutu opens a national conference intended to negotiate political transition.
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1991 in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Explore 6 historical events and records for Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1991.
Historical records for Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1991
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August
September
Army Mutiny and Kinshasa Looting
Struggles to restore order after unpaid soldiers mutiny and widespread looting erupts in Kinshasa.
October
First Appointment as Prime Minister
The opposition leader becomes prime minister during negotiations over democratic transition.
Dismissal as Prime Minister
Mobutu dismisses Tshisekedi after a brief confrontation over executive authority.
Appointment as Prime Minister
Mobutu appoints Mungul Diaka after removing Tshisekedi.
November
Appointment as Prime Minister
Mobutu appoints Nguza Karl-i-Bond to lead a transitional government.
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