Mobutu - Congo's Infamous Despot
Synopsis
Joseph Désiré Mobutu, born on October 14, 1930, in Lisala, ruled the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 1965 until his ousting in 1997.
Synopsis
Joseph Désiré Mobutu, born in Lisala in 1930, rose to power in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1965. His rule lasted until 1997 and was marked by corruption and authoritarianism. The film details Mobutu's early life, his marriages, and his political maneuvers, including three coups. It also covers his support for Hutu extremists during the Rwandan Genocide and the eventual coalition that led to his downfall. Mobutu died in Morocco on September 7, 1997, after fleeing his country.
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Why Watch
- Find out how Mobutu changed perceptions of his tribe.
- See Mobutu's rise and fall in Congolese politics.
- Meet the women who shaped Mobutu's personal life.
Did You Know
- Joseph Mobutu was born on October 14, 1930, in Lisala, Congo.
- Mobutu had two wives and fathered at least 16 children.
- He was known for wearing a leopard-skin hat and Buddy Holly glasses.
- Mobutu's third coup d'état occurred on December 1, 1992.
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When was Joseph Désiré Mobutu born?
Joseph Désiré Mobutu was born on the 14th of October 1930.
How many children did Mobutu have with his first wife?
Mobutu had 9 children with his first wife, Marie Antoinette Gbiatibwa Gogbe Yetene.
What led to Mobutu's downfall in 1997?
Mobutu was ultimately dethroned due to his decision to shelter and assist perpetrators of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide, leading to an international alliance forming against him.
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