Obituary of Mobutu Sese Seko

Mobutu Sese Seko

Mobutu Sese Seko Kuku Ngbendu Wa Za Banga (born October 14, 1930 in Lisala, Democratic Republic of the Congo) was a politician and military personnel who was best known for being the president of Zaire from 1965 to 1997 and for serving as Chairman of the Organization of African Unity between 1967 and 1968. Mobutu died on September 7, 1997 and his death was because of prostate cancer. He died somewhat young at age 66.

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Mobutu Sese Seko Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Seko, Mobutu Sese
Common Name: Mobutu Sese Seko
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Lisala, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Birth Date: October 14, 1930
Age: 66 (at death)
Occupations:
- Politician
- Military Personnel
Active Years: 1949-1997

Political Affiliation: Popular Movement of the Revolution
Net Worth: $15 billion
Nationality: Congolese
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Gray (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Mobutu Sese's Family Tree

Birth Name: Mobutu Sese Seko Kuku Ngbendu Wa Za Banga
Father: Albéric Gbemani
Mother: Marie Madeleine Yemo
Spouse/Partner:

Marie-Antoinette Mobutu (married 1955-1977, her death)
Bobi Ladawa Mobutu (married 1980-1997, his death)

Son(s):

Kongulu Mobutu (1970-1998)
Giala Mobutu
Nzanga Mobutu
Nyiwa Mobutu
Yakpwa Mobutu
Manda Mobutu (died 2004)
Konga Mobutu (died 1992)

Death Notice:

Date: September 07 1997 at age 66
Place: Rabat, Morocco
Cause of Death: Prostate cancer
Interment: Interred an above ground mausoleum at Rabat-Sale-Zemmour-Zaer

Category Tags:

Politician Military Personnel Congolese Born on October 14th Born in 1930 Died in 1997 Died at age 66 Died from Prostate cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"In his life, Mobutu Sese Seko was an phenomenal dictator who ruled an unified Africa for more than 50 years. In his death, many countries lost their independence and many of his appointees took over control. (V)"

"Despite his controversial rule and fall from power, Mobutu Sese Seko will always be remembered as a central figure in the history of the Democratic Republic of Congo, leaving a lasting impact on the nation's development and political landscape. (V)"

Is Mr. Mobutu Sese Seko still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.