Mobutu

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/ məˈbuːtuː /

noun

1. the former name (until 1997) of Lake Albert 1 See Albert 1

Mobutu

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/ məˈbuːtuː /

noun

1. Sese Seko (ˈsɛsɛ ˈsɛkəʊ), original name Joseph. 1930–97, Zaïrese statesman; president of Zaïre (now the Democratic Republic of Congo) (1970–97); accused of corruption and overthrown by rebels in 1997; died in exile

Example Sentences

Most people forget the match was staged in the same stadium where the country’s dictatorial president, Mobutu Sese Seko, detained political prisoners.

From Salon

In the early 1970s, then-President Mobutu Sese Seko granted citizenship to anyone who had originated from Rwanda or Burundi, provided they were present on Congolese territory before 1960.

From BBC

In 1997, he was part of the Rwanda-backed forces who ended up seizing power in DR Congo, ousting long-serving ruler Mobutu Sese Seko.

From BBC

DR Congo's long-time leader Mobutu Sese Seko oversaw their construction in the 1970s and 1980s, but by the end of the century, both dams were dilapidated due to a lack of funding for their maintenance.

From BBC

Within seven months of Lumumba taking charge, army chief of staff Joseph Mobutu seized power.

From BBC