EPISODE · Dec 24, 2025 · 4 MIN
The African Leader Who Threatened the World
from The State of Africa · host Bolu Mayode
Patrice Lumumba & The Congo Crisis (1960)Patrice Lumumba was 35 years old when he became Prime Minister and when the world turned against him. His dream of a truly independent, united Congo made him one of the most feared men in the eyes of global powers.His story explains why African unity remains Africa’s greatest threat and Africa’s greatest hope.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@boluban_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boluban_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestateofafrica_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boluban
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Patrice Lumumba & The Congo Crisis (1960)Patrice Lumumba was 35 years old when he became Prime Minister and when the world turned against him. His dream of a truly independent, united Congo made him one of the most feared men in the eyes of global powers.His story explains why African unity remains Africa’s greatest threat and Africa’s greatest hope.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@boluban_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boluban_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestateofafrica_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boluban
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