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1971 in Zaire

Explore 1 historical events and records for Zaire in 1971.

Historical records for Zaire in 1971

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Constitution of Zaire

Mobutu, Sese Seko Nkuku Ngbendu Banga · President of Zaire · Government / Government of Zaire

Renames the country the Republic of Zaire. Priests are warned they will face 5 yrs imprisonment if they baptze a Zaire child. Africans are ordered to drop their Christian names for African ones

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