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Post-Colonial Governments in Africa

Question 7 • CSD Summer 2026 Human Geography

Which of the following statements best describes Mobutu’s rule in Zaire?

Answer
A
He worked to unite Zaire’s ethnic groups and established a stable, democratic state.
B
He ruled brutally until he was forced to turn over administration to the Belgian government.
C
He nearly bankrupted the nation and was forcibly removed from office.
D
He was forced out of office by a military coup a few weeks into his presidency.

Explanation

Mobutu Sese Seko ruled Zaire for decades, enriching himself while the country’s economy and public institutions deteriorated. Zaire accumulated severe debt and was nearly bankrupt, and Mobutu was eventually forced from power in 1997 by rebel forces. Therefore, the best description is that he nearly bankrupted the nation and was forcibly removed from office.

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