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When the Democratic Republic of Congo gained independence from Belgium on June 30, 1960, it was part of a wave of optimism sweeping through Africa. Its new prime minister, the 35-year old Patrice Lumumba, was one of the faces of that optimism. But just two-and-a-half months later he had been removed from office by military officers and was killed by a firing squad in January 1961. But what happened with the CIA?
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When the Democratic Republic of Congo gained independence from Belgium on June 30, 1960, it was part of a wave of optimism sweeping through Africa. Its new prime minister, the 35-year old Patrice Lumumba, was one of the faces of that optimism. But just two-and-a-half months later he had been removed from office by military officers and was killed by a firing squad in January 1961. But what happened with the CIA?
Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything
Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE
Travel to Peru with me here
Travel to Italy With Me here
Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon.
Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord.
Submit your relatives on our website
Podcast Youtube Channel
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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