Under the Dictatorship of Mobutu Sese Seko
Hello, o inquisitive history student, and welcome to the Zaire Home
Page. I am RedShoes, your dashingly handsome (though invisible, so just
trust me on this one) guide to the dictatorial regime of the infamous (and
dead) Mobutu Sese Seko. Mobutu's rule was described by many to be a kleptocracy-
that is, a rule of theft. In fact, it was many things besides this. I shall
warn you now - if you have a sensitive stomach, a history of high blood
pressure or heart desease, or are on any medication, I advise you to go
home now before you are in any danger. You choose to stay? Very well, on
with the story....
Table of Contents
Pre-Mobutu History: Belgium to Dipanda
Mobutu's Regime: the Facade and the Reality
Mobutu: the Man Behind the Regime
Health Concerns in Zaire/Congo: Ebola Outbreaks