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Republic of the Congo in 1977

Historical records for Republic of the Congo in 1977, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

9Records
9Events
7Named people
3Places
2Categories

Historical records

March

18 March 1977Assassination of Marien NgouabiMarien Ngouabi

Brazzaville · Government / Government of the Congo

Is assassinated during a period of acute political tension and military intrigue.

25 March 1977Execution after Ngouabi AssassinationAlphonse Massamba-Debat

Brazzaville · Government / Government of the Congo

Is executed after being accused of involvement in the conspiracy that killed President Ngouabi.

March 1977Response to First Shaba InvasionJoseph-Desire Mobutu Mobutu Sese Seko

Kinshasa · Government / Government of the Congo

Mobutu requests foreign military assistance after insurgents enter Shaba Province.

April

April 1977Requests Moroccan Aid in First Shaba WarJoseph-Desire Mobutu

Kinshasa · Warfare / Civil War

Requests foreign military help after FNLC forces penetrate deeply into Shaba province.

October

15 October 1977Legislative ElectionsJoseph-Desire Mobutu Mobutu Sese Seko

Zaire · Government / Government of the Congo

The regime holds legislative elections within the single-party political system.

Other Events

1977Appointment as First State CommissionerMpinga Kasenda

Kinshasa · Government / Government of the Congo

Becomes First State Commissioner after Mobutu recreates a senior head-of-government office.

1977Appointment as Head of StateJoachim Yhombi-Opango

Brazzaville · Government / Government of the Congo

Becomes head of state after the military committee takes control following Ngouabi's assassination.

1977Arrest and Treason SentenceJean Nguza Karl-i-Bond

Kinshasa · Government / Government of the Congo

Is removed from office and sentenced for alleged treason during a major political purge.

1977Creates First State Commissioner OfficeJoseph-Desire Mobutu

Kinshasa · Government / Government of the Congo

Restores a head-of-government post titled First State Commissioner while retaining presidential dominance.

Names involved

Alphonse Massamba-DebatJean Nguza Karl-i-BondJoachim Yhombi-OpangoJoseph-Desire MobutuJoseph-Desire Mobutu Mobutu Sese SekoMarien NgouabiMpinga Kasenda

Places involved

BrazzavilleKinshasaZaire

Provenance

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