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  2. Congo Crisis - Wikipedia

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    The Congo Crisis (French: Crise congolaise) was a period of political upheaval and conflict between 1960 and 1965 in the Republic of the Congo (today the Democratic Republic of the Congo). [ c ] The crisis began almost immediately after the Congo became independent from Belgium and ended, unofficially, with the entire country under the rule of ...

  3. Mercenaries and the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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    In the 1960s, mercenaries in Africa were able to influence conflicts in favor of the governments employing them. These mercenary companies' experience was influential in the Angolan Civil War. [2] [3] The careers of many famous mercenaries of the 20th century began in the Congo. Modern ideas and stereotypes about mercenaries have been formed ...

  4. Free Republic of the Congo - Wikipedia

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    On 30 June 1960, the Belgian Congo became independent as the Republic of the Congo. However, the domestic situation quickly devolved as the army mutinied, beginning the Congo Crisis. In spite of Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba's efforts to calm the troops, the situation worsened. Katanga and South Kasai subsequently seceded from the central ...

  5. File:Flag map of the Republic of the Congo (LĂ©opoldville ...

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    Republic of the Congo (1963–1964), Democratic Republic of the Congo (1964–1966) Republic of the Congo (1960–1963) Congo Free State (1885–1908), Belgian Congo (1908–1960)

  6. Culture of the Democratic Republic of the Congo - Wikipedia

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    The culture of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is extremely varied, reflecting the great diversity and different customs which exist in the country. Congolese culture combines the influence of tradition to the region, but also combines influences from abroad which arrived during the era of colonization and continue to have a strong influence, without destroying the individuality of many ...

  7. Category : 1960s in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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    Former provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (pre-1966) (12 P) Pages in category "1960s in the Democratic Republic of the Congo" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total.

  8. 1960 in the Republic of the Congo (LĂ©opoldville) - Wikipedia

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    The Congo's Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba asked the United Nations to intervene in the crisis. [ 5 ] July 14 - By an 8–0 vote, the United Nations Security Council authorized the sending of U.N. forces to restore order in the Congo and in Katanga, and to request that Belgium withdraw its troops.

  9. Soukous - Wikipedia

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    The drummer shifts to the high-octane cadence, wherein the clave rhythm shifts to the snare drum, singers engage in rhythmic chanting , and lead guitars take center stage. [ 22 ] [ 2 ] [ 23 ] [ 24 ] Franco Luambo (left) and Dr. Nico Kasanda (right) are often credited as pioneers of soukous