The Congo gained independence from Belgian rule on 30 June 1960, when the First Republic was established with Joseph Kasavubu ...

The Belgian Congo was huge and underdeveloped ... leaders said elections for independence could go ahead in May 1960. This in itself caused confusion and a rush to form parties.

Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo – Shortly before noon ... remembering the June 1960 Independence Day address that the Belgians considered a “vicious attack” but that inspires many ...

Cha cha cha, Spaak Papa, Welcome like in good old day, Cha cha cha, Spaak Papa, Making Congo-Belgian unité. A crowd of swinging, singing diplomats and politicians filled Leopoldville’s ...

The Belgian Congo was huge and underdeveloped ... leaders said elections for independence could go ahead in May 1960. This in itself caused confusion and a rush to form parties.

Belgium accused of colonial-era crimes against humanity in Congo This Belgian interference also led ... the institutional crisis. July-August 1960: The Katanga and South Kasai secessions The ...