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The 1959 Kisangani Christmas Riots: Congo's Forgotten Prelude
In the weeks leading up to Belgium's 1960 decision to grant Congo independence, a violent uprising erupted in Kisangani (formerly Stanleyville) over a Christmas Eve soccer match. This episode dives into the 1959 Kisangani riots, triggered by a disputed goal between rival Congolese teams—one backed by the colonial administration, the other by nationalist parties. Lucas and Luna explore how a sports dispute escalated into a deadly confrontation with the Force Publique, leaving dozens dead and accelerating the collapse of Belgian control. They unpack the roles of Patrice Lumumba, whose…
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