What was the name of Mobutu’s program promoting cultural authenticity?
"National Authenticity"
"Cultural Revolution"
"Zairian Renaissance"
"Authentic Zaire"
Answer
The "National Authenticity" campaign, initiated by Mobutu in 1971, aimed to promote a cultural renaissance and return to African roots. It involved renaming the country from Congo (Leopoldville) to Zaire, adopting traditional African names, and encouraging the use of African languages and customs. The program sought to shed colonial influences and establish a distinct national identity rooted in African heritage.
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