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Also Known As Joseph-Désiré Mobutu • Mobutu Sese Seko Koko Ngbendu Wa Za Banga
Born October 14, 1930 • Belgian Congo
Died September 7, 1997 (aged 66) • Rabat • Morocco
Political Affiliation Popular Movement of the Revolution

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