"I know my people. They like grandeur. They want us to have respect abroad in the eyes of other countries."
Mobutu Sésé Seko
Mobutu Sésé Seko
Zaire - President
Mobutu Sese Seko was the president of the democratic republic of the Congo from 1965 to 1997. Once an army officer, he became president Lumumba's secretary. He later overthrew him, likely with the help of Belgium and the USA. Once Mobutu became president in 1965, he concentrated all powers.
14 October 1930 - 7 September 1997
14 October 1930 - 7 September 1997
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