Statements (430)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:political_organization
gptkb:Politician |
| gptkbp:advocates_for |
nationalization
|
| gptkbp:alliance |
Western leaders
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:historical_event
|
| gptkbp:birth_date |
gptkb:1930
October 14, 1930 |
| gptkbp:birth_place |
Lisala, Belgian Congo
|
| gptkbp:born |
gptkb:1921
gptkb:Lisala 1925 October 14, 1930 Lisala, Belgian Congo |
| gptkbp:can_be |
gptkb:Joseph_Kasa-Vubu
|
| gptkbp:capital |
gptkb:Kinshasa
|
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:Mireille_Mobutu
gptkb:Nadia_Mobutu gptkb:Jean-Pierre_Mobutu five Jean-Claude Mobutu Bobby Mobutu Micheline Mobutu Mélanie Mobutu |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
post-colonial Africa
|
| gptkbp:conflict |
1990s
the Katanga region faced towards the end of his rule |
| gptkbp:consequences |
opposition parties
widespread detained opponents |
| gptkbp:controversy |
Human rights abuses
Economic mismanagement Suppression of dissent |
| gptkbp:convicted_of |
gptkb:1996
multiple political opponents embezzlement mismanagement suppressing dissent nepotism |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo
gptkb:Zaire |
| gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
Zairean traditions
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
gptkb:significant
African leaders Zairean art Zairean cuisine Zairean fashion Zairean cinema Zairean literature Zairean music Zairean culture Zairean traditions Influence on Zairean music Promotion of Zairean culture Zairean festivals Zairean sports Zairean music and culture |
| gptkbp:cultural_practices |
Zairean culture promotion
promoted Zairian culture |
| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
mining industry
promoted through propaganda foreign businesses Zairean nationalism promoted Zairian identity |
| gptkbp:death_date |
gptkb:1997
September 7, 1997 |
| gptkbp:defeated |
gptkb:Laurent-Désiré_Kabila
gptkb:1965 1997 coup 1965 coup |
| gptkbp:died |
September 7, 1997
|
| gptkbp:died_in |
gptkb:1997
gptkb:Rabat,_Morocco |
| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
gptkb:U._S._aid
gptkb:Belgium gptkb:China gptkb:United_States gptkb:launch_complex non-alignment with China anti-communism state capitalism Support for anti-communist regimes state control pro-Western criticized State capitalism with the United States with France Zairianization Cold War alliances Zaireanization Alignment with the West Privatization of state enterprises received from the West declined towards the end of his rule towards China in later years |
| gptkbp:duration |
32 years
|
| gptkbp:economic_impact |
Zaire's economy
|
| gptkbp:economy |
extremely wealthy
estimated billions |
| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:University_of_Liège
|
| gptkbp:education_institution |
gptkb:Belgium
gptkb:University_of_Liège gptkb:University_of_Brussels |
| gptkbp:enforces |
imposed
|
| gptkbp:established |
one-party state
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
gptkb:coup_d'état
gptkb:government_agency gptkb:political_organization gptkb:brand patronage system nepotism anti-communism stance manipulating elections influencing regional politics influencing international relations establishing a one-party state personal wealth establishing a cult of personality using state resources for personal gain using propaganda exploiting natural resources hat style Zaire's name change to Democratic Republic of the Congo building infrastructure projects creating a personality cult creating a secret police establishing a military dictatorship exiling political opponents fostering a climate of fear fostering corruption in government fostering economic mismanagement hosting the 1974 Rumble in the Jungle boxing match personal wealth accumulation promoting African socialism promoting Zairean nationalism promoting Zairian culture receiving foreign aid supporting African unity supporting Western interests using state media for propaganda involvement in the assassination of Patrice Lumumba |
| gptkbp:fighting_style |
gptkb:Belgium
gptkb:United_States gptkb:CEO gptkb:U._S._military from Western nations |
| gptkbp:fledging_period |
gptkb:Morocco
gptkb:Tanzania |
| gptkbp:founded |
a one-party state
Zaire's national identity. the National Revolutionary Movement |
| gptkbp:full_name |
gptkb:Joseph-Désiré_Mobutu
Mobutu Sese Seko Kuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga |
| gptkbp:governed_by |
gptkb:1965
gptkb:1997 gptkb:Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo gptkb:Zaire authoritarianism Mobutism |
| gptkbp:has_conflict_with |
opposition groups
neighboring countries |
| gptkbp:head_coach |
gptkb:Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo
|
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:government_agency
nepotism Zaire's identity. |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Mobutu Sese Seko
|
| gptkbp:impact |
received from the US
|
| gptkbp:influence |
African politics
African dictatorships Cold War politics Western foreign policy in Africa |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Laurent-Désiré_Kabila
gptkb:Joseph_Kabila African dictators |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Western_powers
gptkb:Fidel_Castro gptkb:Mao_Zedong |
| gptkbp:investment |
attracted during his rule
|
| gptkbp:is_a_figure_in |
post-colonial Africa
African history. |
| gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of |
gptkb:political_movement
gptkb:Western_powers gptkb:Pan-Africanism |
| gptkbp:is_aimed_at |
economic control
suppressing dissent consolidating power |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
gptkb:historical_event
|
| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
economic inequality
human rights abuses international organizations African politics human rights violations African history economic mismanagement Congolese politics authoritarian practices lack of democracy lack of civil liberties post-colonial Africa faced for human rights abuses |
| gptkbp:is_implemented_in |
Zairianization policy
|
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:coup_d'état
gptkb:government_agency gptkb:Congo_Crisis gptkb:political_organization gptkb:Second_Congo_War gptkb:Embassy gptkb:First_Congo_War gptkb:municipality international diplomacy regional conflicts Cold War politics political alliances Rwandan Civil War economic mismanagement media censorship political violence corruption scandals political patronage political manipulation political corruption resource exploitation the diamond trade Zaire's economy the Cold War politics of Africa |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:church gptkb:historical_event gptkb:political_organization gptkb:Sese_Seko political alliances luxurious lifestyle military parades political propaganda state propaganda authoritarian rule political patronage military coups centralize power state control of media Western corporations modernize Zaire's economy |
| gptkbp:is_opposed_by |
gptkb:Congolese_National_Movement
gptkb:Laurent-Désiré_Kabila gptkb:political_organization gptkb:Union_for_Democracy_and_Social_Progress opposition parties various rebel groups suppressed marginalized Congolese rebels |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
Cold War politics
|
| gptkbp:is_promoted_by |
gptkb:church
Zairian culture |
| gptkbp:is_supported_by |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Western_powers gptkb:United_States gptkb:the_United_States |
| gptkbp:is_worshipped_by |
established
|
| gptkbp:key_figures |
gptkb:the_Congo_Crisis
Cold War politics Zaire's history Cold War politics in Africa the rise of authoritarian regimes in Africa |
| gptkbp:key_people |
Zaire's foreign relations
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
gptkb:church
gptkb:historical_event Cult of personality Authoritarian rule authoritarian rule Zaireanization policy |
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:French
gptkb:Lingala |
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:the_Congo_Crisis
gptkb:First_Congo_War gptkb:theorem the Cold War era international criticism his alliances his oppressive tactics the Zairean era |
| gptkbp:led_to |
gptkb:Zaire
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:historical_event
Human rights abuses controversial Controversial figure authoritarianism debated Impact on Congolese society Zaire's name change to Democratic Republic of the Congo Impact on Zaire's economy Political instability in Zaire Continued political instability in DRC |
| gptkbp:losses |
gptkb:1997
gptkb:Morocco several months overthrown |
| gptkbp:members |
gptkb:Mouvement_Populaire_de_la_Révolution
Léopold Sédar Senghor's African Democratic Rally the Congolese National Movement the Mobutu regime |
| gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:Belgian_Army
nan becoming president |
| gptkbp:military_rank |
gptkb:military_officer
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
over the country
|
| gptkbp:molt |
renamed Congo
|
| gptkbp:music |
state media
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:Ngbandi
Congolese Zairian |
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:The_Leopard
gptkb:Sese_Seko Mobutu |
| gptkbp:notable_allies |
gptkb:Western_powers
gptkb:the_United_States gptkb:the_CIA |
| gptkbp:notable_fighter |
gptkb:political_maneuvering
|
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
African politics
the history of Zaire Zaire's political landscape |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
gptkb:political_organization
personalist rule |
| gptkbp:notable_players |
gptkb:the_Congo_Crisis
Cold War dynamics the geopolitics of Central Africa |
| gptkbp:personality_trait |
gptkb:theorem
|
| gptkbp:place_of_death |
gptkb:Morocco
Gbadolite, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| gptkbp:political_ideology |
gptkb:church
gptkb:flag gptkb:Pan-Africanism African nationalism Authoritarianism state-controlled media exiled or imprisoned Zairianism |
| gptkbp:political_party |
gptkb:Mouvement_Populaire_de_la_Révolution
rampant Popular Movement of the Revolution Zaire's history. significant in Africa. |
| gptkbp:political_position |
gptkb:political_movement
gptkb:Politician extensive one-party state initially achieved through patronage networks |
| gptkbp:position_held |
gptkb:President_of_Zaire
|
| gptkbp:posthumous_recognition |
controversial
|
| gptkbp:powers |
gptkb:1997
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Joseph-Désiré_Mobutu
gptkb:Joseph_Kasa-Vubu |
| gptkbp:president |
gptkb:1965
gptkb:1997 32 years 1965 to 1997 |
| gptkbp:previous_name |
gptkb:military_officer
|
| gptkbp:proposed_by |
economic decline
|
| gptkbp:reduces |
during his rule
1990s economic crisis |
| gptkbp:reform |
gptkb:political_movement
limited implemented state control of resources |
| gptkbp:reign_end |
gptkb:political_organization
gptkb:1997 1965-1997 |
| gptkbp:relationship |
gptkb:Western_powers
|
| gptkbp:religion |
gptkb:Roman_Catholicism
|
| gptkbp:resting_place |
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Morocco |
| gptkbp:restoration |
never
|
| gptkbp:rival |
gptkb:Etienne_Tshisekedi
|
| gptkbp:rules |
gptkb:1997
|
| gptkbp:served_in |
gptkb:President_of_Zaire
gptkb:military_officer |
| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:1965
|
| gptkbp:significant_event |
1990s political unrest
1997 exile 1990 political reforms 1980s economic decline 1971 name change to Zaire 1973 nationalization of industries 1974 World Festival of Black Arts 1974 Zairean coup 1982 establishment of a one-party state 1984 assassination of political opponents 1991 return to multiparty politics 1994 Rwandan Genocide impact on Zaire 1996 First Congo War 1996 Zairean civil war 1997 death in exile 1997 fall from power |
| gptkbp:social_responsibility |
gptkb:healthcare_organization
poor |
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Marie-Antoinette
gptkb:Marie-Antoinette_Mobutu |
| gptkbp:style |
luxurious
|
| gptkbp:succeeded_by |
gptkb:Laurent-Désiré_Kabila
May 1997 rebels in 1997 |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Laurent-Désiré_Kabila
|
| gptkbp:supports |
gptkb:Belgium
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:symbol |
failed leadership
political corruption in Africa Zairean flag corruption in Africa |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
Zairean identity
Zairean nationalism of dictatorship |
| gptkbp:term_end |
May 16, 1997
|
| gptkbp:term_start |
November 24, 1965
|
| gptkbp:was_a |
gptkb:military_officer
gptkb:political_organization gptkb:Politician |
| gptkbp:was_a_patron_of |
the arts
|
| gptkbp:was_a_proponent_of |
African nationalism
anti-colonialism African socialism Zairianization policy |
| gptkbp:year |
gptkb:1997
exile in Morocco |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo
gptkb:Zaire_74 |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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