Background
MOBUTU, Marshal Joseph-Desire Mobutu was born on October 14, 1930.
MOBUTU, Marshal Joseph-Desire Mobutu was born on October 14, 1930.
Leopoldville (now Kinshasa) and Coquilhatville (now Mbandaka).
Minister of Foreign Affairs 1966-1972, also Minister of National Defence. Adopted present name January 1972. Rank of Marshal 1982.
Honorary Doctor of Laws (Duquesne University, United States of America) 1970.
Mouvement National Congolaise.