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FREEDOM
1958
POLITICAL PARTY ABAKO
ABAKO were among the first Congolese political parties to demand immediate and unconditional independence for the Congo.
L'ABAKO a été parmi les premiers partis politiques congolais à exiger l'indépendance immédiate et inconditionnelle du Congo.
1960
A meeting in Brussels between Congolese political leaders, traditional chiefs and Belgian colonial leaders to discuss Congo's Independence Day.
1958
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Une réunion à Bruxelles entre des dirigeants politiques congolais, des chefs traditionnels et des dirigeants coloniaux belges pour discuter du jour de l'indépendance du Congo.
INDEPENDENCE
1960
June 30, 1960, date agreed for the proclamation of the independence of the Congo.
LIBERTÉ INDÉPENDANCE
Le 30 juin 1960, date convenue pour la proclamation de l'indépendance du Congo.
1960
1960
Patrice Emery Lumum
Onalua, Belgian Congo statesman and the ina Republic of Congo fro African nationalist and played a pivotal role in independence, leading from a Belgian colony
The Congo, as a Belgia injustices, discriminat Congolese people with along with Kasavubu a fought against racial d spearheaded the antiputting an end to Belg
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Tragically, he was assa January 17, 1961 near
DATE
1925 - 19
(1960 - 1961)
INDEPENDENCE
1960
The Congo achieved independence from Belgium.
INDÉPENDANCE
Le Congo a gagné son indépendance vis-à-vis de la Belgique.
QUOTE CITATION
1961
"Without dignity there is no liberty, without justice there is no dignity, and without independence there are no free men"
MALCOLM X
1964
Malcolm X referred to Lumumba as “the greatest Black man who ever walked across the African continent".
1960
"Sans dignité il n'y a pas de liberté, sans justice il n'y a pas de dignité et sans indépendance il n'y a pas d'hommes libres"
MALCOLM X
Malcolm X a qualifié Lumumba de « le plus grand homme noir qui ait jamais traversé le continent africain ».
1961
1964
AUTHENTICITY
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AUTHENTICITÉ
1971
Mobutu, born on October 14, 1930 in Lisala (Belgian Congo), was a prominent Zairian statesman and soldier, who served as President of Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo) for a span of 32 years.
He promoted an ideology of authenticity, which aimed to restore and celebrate traditional Congolese culture while discouraging Western influences. Mobutu invested in large-scale infrastructure projects, including roads, airports, and hydroelectric dams, which aimed to improve transportation and energy access across the country.
In 1997, Mobutu was overthrown by rebel forces led by Laurent-Désiré Kabila and exiled from the country to Morocco.
DATE:
(1965 - 1997)
He instituted a policy known as "return to authenticity" , which involved renaming the country, river, flag and people's names
1971
FIGHT OF THE CENTURY
1974
The historic bout between Muhammad Ali and Georges Foreman occurred in Zaire, Africa.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Kamaniola Stadium (of Martyr People's Palace, Lumumba sta Limete Interchange statute, RT Marble, nation and justice Pala City of Nsele and of the OAU, Marshal's Bridge, Military cam
GECAMINES, OFIDA, Mining Un Haut Katanga, SNCZ, city of Gbadolite, Air Zaire, Inga 1 and etc.
COMBAT DU SIÈCLE
ombat historique re Muhammad Ali eorges Foreman a u lieu au Zaïre, en Afrique.
Il a institué une politique basée sur le "recours à l'authenticité" , qui impliquait de renommer le pays, fleuve, drapeau et les noms des personnes. 1930 - 1999
1974
RÉALISATIONS
Stade Kamaniola (de Martyrs), atut de geur de rbre, de té d l
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(1997 - 2001)
Laurent-Désiré Kabila was a Congolese politician and military leader who served as the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1997.
He emphasized the importance of national sovereignty and reducing foreign influence in Congolese affairs. He sought to assert the country's independence and protect its resources from exploitation by external actors.
Kabila promoted Pan-African ideals and advocated for African unity. He sought to foster regional cooperation and was involved in peace negotiations in neighboring countries, such as the Great Lakes region, aiming to stabilize the region and resolve conflicts.
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DE "ZAÏRE" À "CONGO"
FROM "ZAIRE" TO "CONGO"
1998
He renamed the country, river, and currency from "Zaire" to "Congo," eliminating the name previously given by Mobutu. The national flag was also redesigned.
OFFICIAL CURRENCY
1998
Il a renommé le pays, le fleuve et la monnaie de "Zaïre" à "Congo", éliminant le nom précédemment donné par Mobutu. Le drapeau national a également été repensé.
1998
In 2001, Laurent-Désiré Kabila was assassinated. Then, Joseph Kabila, succeeded him as president and continued to lead the country until 2019.
DATE
1998
He created the national currency "Franc Congolais" , and increased the salary of the civil servants and soldiers.
PATRIOTISM
With his famous slogan, "Never betray the Congo," he aroused a spirit of unwavering patriotism among all Congolese.
Il a crée la monnaie nationale "Franc Congolais" , et a augmenté le salaire des finctionaires et militaires
PATRIOTISME
Avec sa célèbre slogan « Ne jamais trahir le Congo », il a suscité un esprit de patriotisme inébranlable chez tous les Congolais.
1998
1998
1939 - 2001
MONNAIE OFFICIELLE
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(2001 - 2018)
Born June 4, 1971 in Hewa Bora in the territory of Fizi (province of South Kivu), is a Congolese politician who served as the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2001, after the assassination of Laurent Desiré Kabila.
Despite the ongoing conflicts and challenges in the country, Joseph Kabila managed to maintain a relative level of peace and stability in sharing his presidency power with the leaders of rebels groups. The structure of this presidency stands for "1+4", meaning one president (himself) and four vice presidents. As a result, this policy helped reduce violence in certain regions and facilitated a degree of stability.
In 2019, Joseph Kabila stepped down as president and was succeeded by Felix Tshisekedi following the country's first peaceful transition of power. DATE
ACHIEVEMENTS RÉALISATIONS
Kabila's government focused on its "5 sites" program which aimed at developing infrastructure at all levels. He has invested in maintaining the integrity of the national territory against foreign invasions such as the M23. He allowed the country to organize three electoral cycles in 2006, 2011, and 2018.
Le gouvernement de Kabila s'est focalisé sur son programme de "5 chantiers" qui visait le développement des infrastructures sur tous les plans.
Il s'est investi pour le maintien de l'integrité du territoire national contre les invasions étrangères telles que le M23. Il a permi au pays d'organiser trois cycles électorales en 2006, en 2011, et en 2018.
1971 - NOW
2010 2010
"If you don't believe in my words, believe at least in my deeds".
"Si vous ne croyez pas a mes paroles, croyez au moins à mes oeuvres".
(2018 - NOW)
Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, born on J 1963, in Léopoldville (now Kinshasa), currentl as the esteemed President of the Democratic of Congo. In his capacity as President, he carr weight of responsibility and is deeply commit the advancement and progress of the nation. dedication and determination, he strives to le country towards a path of development and prosperity. DATE
ETIENNE TSHISEKEDI
Felix's father, born on December 14, 1932, in Kananga and passed away on February 1, 2017, in Brussels, was a respected statesman in Congo. He held prominent positions as the former Prime Minister of Zaire and President of the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS). His influential leadership has had a lasting impact on the political landscape of the DRC.
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ALTERNANCE 2019
ELECTION
Country's first peaceful transition of power.
ACHIEVEMENTS
He obtained the cease of the embargo on the purchase of arms which had been imposed to Congo since Mobutu He established education for free in primary and secondary schools
Freedom to all political prisoners
He established the rule of law and the state of siege
He built flyovers etc.
2019 Première passation de pouvoir pacifique .
RÉALISATIONS
Il obtient la levée de l'embargo sur les achats d'armes qui
frappait le Congo depuis Mobutu
Il a instauré la gratuité de l'enseignement primaire et secondaire
Il a libéré des prisonniers politiques
Il a établi l'état de droit et l'état de siège
Il a construit des saut-demouton etc.
1963 - NOW
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