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The Ghost in Your Phone (Throwback)
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Cold War Politics and Congo's Resources
- Patrice Lumumba, Congo's first prime minister, faced challenges due to Cold War politics and the country's valuable resources.
- Western powers labeled Lumumba as communist due to his economic plans and rhetoric.
- Belgium, with Western support, interfered with Congo's sovereignty to maintain control over its resources, particularly uranium.
- Lumumba's assassination, orchestrated by the US and Belgium, sent a clear message to African leaders about the consequences of not aligning with Western interests.
- This interference set a precedent for poor governance and corruption in Congo, hampering its ability to control its own resources.
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