Historical Organization

State of Katanga

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World War II đź“Ť Congo

State of Katanga

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Katanga declares secession with Belgian backing

đź“… 11 July 1960

Moïse Tshombe declared mineral-rich Katanga’s secession shortly after Congo’s independence. Belgium supported the breakaway province and maintained close ties to its mining interests. The secession...