Mobutu Sese Seko Definition. Congolese military and political leader. Mobutu overthrew the existing government of the congo in 1965, established himself as president in 1967, and renamed the country zaire in 1971.
The name in the democratic republic of congo (zaire) for lake albert. Installed and supported in office primarily by belgium and the united states, he formed an authoritarian regime, amassed vast personal wealth, and attempted to purge the country of all. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by random house, inc.
