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Exhibit Revives Mobutu Era: Youth Seek Stability Amid Turmoil

11/24/2025

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An exhibit in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, showcases nostalgia for former dictator Mobutu Sese Seko.
Young visitors long for the stability of Mobutu's era, while noting his controversial legacy.
Juvenal Munubo, a politician, says Mobutu fostered national unity despite his ouster.
Nzanga Mobutu, the dictator's son, organized the exhibit to teach youth about history.
Observers say elements of Mobutu's governance appear in current politics amid ongoing turmoil.

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An exhibit in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, showcases nostalgia for former dictator Mobutu Sese Seko.
Young visitors long for the stability of Mobutu's era, while noting his controversial legacy.
Juvenal Munubo, a politician, says Mobutu fostered national unity despite his ouster.
Nzanga Mobutu, the dictator's son, organized the exhibit to teach youth about history.
Observers say elements of Mobutu's governance appear in current politics amid ongoing turmoil.