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Congo, Cold War & CIA plotting: the 1961 assassination that shook Africa
History Extra podcast
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This chapter examines the assassination of Patrice Lumumba, the first Prime Minister of the Republic of the Congo, against the backdrop of the post-independence political turmoil and Cold War tensions. It highlights the CIA's covert role in his downfall, informed by insights from an author who details Lumumba's journey and the broader geopolitical implications of his murder.
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