In what year did Mobutu change his name?
1965
1967
1971
1972
Answer
Mobutu Sese Seko, formerly Joseph-Désiré Mobutu, changed his name in 1972 as part of his efforts to promote African culture and nationalism in Zaire, the country he ruled for over three decades. The name Mobutu is of Ngbandi origin and means "warrior." The name change was also accompanied by the adoption of traditional African clothing and customs, and a rejection of Western names and influences.
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