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Patrice Lumumba Becomes Congo’s First Prime Minister

Summary by American Urban Radio Networks
On this day in 1960, Patrice Lumumba, leader of the Mouvement National Congolais (MNC), formed a new government and became the first prime minister of an independent Congo. After decades of brutal Belgian colonial rule, Congo officially gained independence June 30, 1960, and Lumumba stood as a powerful symbol of African liberation and unity. His fiery speeches and commitment to a united Congo challenged both Western imperial powers and internal …
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American Urban Radio Networks broke the news in on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
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