#OTD: Patrice Lumumba and the Birth of Independent Congo

from AURN News · host Jamie Jackson, Clay Cane, Ebony McMorris

On June 30, 1960, Patrice Lumumba formed Congo’s first independent government. His leadership, though brief, left an enduring legacy as a symbol of African unity and anti-colonial struggle. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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