Which superpower supported Mobutu as anti-communist?
Soviet Union
China
United States
Cuba
Answer
The United States supported Mobutu Sese Seko, the dictator of Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo), as a way to contain the spread of communism in Africa during the Cold War. Mobutu was seen by the US as a reliable ally in the region and received significant financial and military aid. In return, Mobutu allowed the US to use Zaire as a base for its operations in Africa.
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