Invasion of South Kasai
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In August 1960 troops of the Republic of the Congo attempted to crush the secession of South Kasai by invading the declared state's territory. Though initially militarily successful, the attack falter
Albert Kalonji MNC-K campaign poster for the 1960 elections
Jason Sendwe
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Jason Sendwe was a Congolese politician and the founder and leader of the General Association of the Baluba of the Katanga party. He later served as Second Deputy Prime Minister of the Democratic Repu
Sendwe in 1960
Sendwe negotiated a deal in 1963 that allowed for the Baluba in the Élisabethville refugee camp (pictured) to return to their homes.