Scenarios about 'Mobutu Sese Seko'
Mobutu Sese Seko was the authoritarian ruler of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (which he renamed Zaire) from 1965 to 1997. His decades-long regime was characterized by widespread corruption, political repression, and the promotion of "authenticité" cultural policies, while maintaining strong Western support during the Cold War due to his anti-communist stance. In alternate history scenarios, Mobutu's rule often serves as a pivotal point for exploring different trajectories of post-colonial African governance and Cold War geopolitics.
What If Kinshasa Developed Without Decades of Conflict?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Democratic Republic of Congo's capital city avoided the devastating cycle of political instability, dictatorship, and civil wars that hindered its development since independence.