Zaire-DRC
The majority of the materials in this collection articulate the viewpoints of the FLNC, the Congolese National Liberation Front, founded in 1968. The FNLC declares itself for the continuation of the objectives of Patrice Lumumba, which are: National unity of the Congo, genuine national independence- economically, politically, and socially- and unflinching opposition to the neo-colonial regime of General Mobuto Sese Seko. To release these goals, the FLNC has chosen a protracted, popular armed struggle. The collection contains solidarity materials, speeches, pamphlets, periodicals and background information on the Congo and the history and political program of the FLNC.
Documents
Panel Discussion on the current state of Congo.
Panel discussion on the current state of Congo. Zairian Political Scientist Ilunga Kabongo speaks about the past struggles of Congo, and about former Congo Prime Minister and revolutionary Patrice Lumumba’s efforts in the struggle for liberation in Congo. He speaks about how FLN (National Liberation Front) was restricted because of revolutionary mercenaries from South Africa and other neighboring countries. He speaks about Congo’s abundance of natural resources as well. Next, Nzongola Ntalaja, Congolese Political Scientist, speaks about the continuing struggles in Congo, and about the struggle for autonomy in that country. He calls for the complete liberation of the Congolese people, and speaks about the struggle against Sese Seko Mobutu, president/dictator of Congo from 1930 - 1997, who had usurped power through a coup and was backed by Western powers. Ntalaja speaks about the struggle for a “second independence”, and the need to continue the struggle for liberation against Mobutu’s regime.
On Side B, Dr. Tshiteya Mukona of Penn State University speaks about Mobutu’s Development policy of bribery, and how American foreign policy in Zaire (DRC - Democratic Republic of Congo) is supportive of Mobutu. Lastly, he speaks about the US’s role as a superpower and how it can influence other countries without destroying them.
Interview with Congolese National Liberation Front representative
Interview with a representative of FLNC (Congolese National Liberation Front). He speaks on conditions in Congo, and revolutionary organizations, as well as the threat of outside influences on the organizations. Speaks about the role of the proletariat, and how they are exploited in third world countries but are key to the FLNC. The struggle continues, he says, and it is an international problem, which requires an international solution and cooperation between countries. Speaks about fighting against Sese Seko Mobutu in Congo, and lastly speaks about supporting Angola, SWAPO (Southwest African People’s Organization), Namibia, and South Africa - “their struggle is our struggle”.
On Side B, the interviewer speaks about the FLNC, and understanding the United States government’s influence on Mobutu and in Congo.
anti-imperialist jazz music and the Congolese National Liberation Front
Recorded off mic.
Jazz music with vocals about anti-imperialism, neo colonialism, and the struggles of Africans under oppression. Side B continues with music, but much poorer recording. Also, a representative of FLNC (Congolese National Liberation Front) speaks about the struggle in the Congo, and the history of the struggle in relation to the present. He celebrates the 16th Anniversary of the creation of FLNC, and praises its accomplishments. Lastly, he speaks about the struggles for change in Congo, and the struggle for a good economy and unity.
The History, Statues and Minimum Program of the Congolese National Liberation Front
Congolese National Liberation Front: Revolutionary vanguard and Fighting Arm of the Congolese People
Our Banner is the Banner of Lumumba
Speeches by Serge Mukendi, US Representative of the FLNC
Congo: Address by Comrade President Nathaniel Mbumba (Congolese National Liberation Front)
Publisher: Material Aid Campaign for ZANU-PFDate: 6/19/1982Volume Number: 19-JunFormat: TranscriptCollection: Zaire-DRC
Given June 19, 1982 in Bissau, the Republic of Guinea-Bissau on the 14th Anniversary of the founding of the FLNC
The Congo People\'s Voice
Publisher: Congo Support CommitteeYear: 1979Volume Number: Vol. 1 AugustFormat: PeriodicalCollection: Zaire-DRC
Lumumba\'s Legacy and the Historic Role of FNLC
The Question of Zaire/Congo
Publisher: John Brown Book Club Prairie Fire Organizing CommitteeYear: 1981Format: MonographCollection: Zaire-DRC
The History of the 1977-78 Uprising in the Congo
Support the National Medical Campaign for the Congo! Freedom Rising!
Pamphlet raising awareness and money for the FLNC and the FLNC Tabora Clinic located in a refugee camp in Tabora Tanzania.
