Folly by numbers: Zaire
Article Abstract:
Zaire Pres Mobutu Sese Seko faces various economic and political conflicts in his country, some of which may be his own doing to suppress a move towards multi-party democracy. The struggle between Etienne Tshisekedi and Faustin Birindwa over who is prime minister underscores Zaire's problems.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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A three-headed monster: Zaire
Article Abstract:
Zairian ruler Mobutu Sese Seko has turned away from his weak commitment to a transition to multi-party democracy by replacing reformist prime minister Etienne Tshisekedi with Faustian Birindwa. Tsishekedi is resisting the move, and he has claimed for himself the power to rule by decree.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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Farce: Zaire
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President Mobutu Sese Seko's commitment to a transition to democracy appears to be weakening, since Zaire's Dec 1992 democracy conference failed to produce an agenda for reform. Meanwhile, Mobutu's forces continue to crack down harshly against opposition activists.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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