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The 1959 Léopoldville Riots: Congo's Road to Independence
In January 1959, a peaceful political meeting in Léopoldville's African quarter turned into a violent uprising that would reshape Congo's future. This episode takes you to the streets of Kinshasa, where the ABAKO party, led by Joseph Kasa-Vubu, clashed with the colonial authorities. We unravel the events of January 4, when a ban on a political gathering sparked riots that left hundreds dead and forced Belgium to accelerate decolonization. Along the way, we meet key figures like Kasa-Vubu, Patrice Lumumba, and Governor-General Hendrik Cornelis, and examine the role of the Force…
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