Soundtrack to a Coup d’État: neocolonialism and resistance
Director Johan Grimonprez discusses Soundtrack to a Coup d’État, his powerful exploration of Congo’s decolonization struggle, in conversation with Peter Mertens, Belgian political leader and author of Mutiny.
Belgium returns remains of assassinated Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba but what about justice?
Belgium has returned a gold crowned tooth of Patrice Lumumba to his family. However, activists point out that there has been no accountability or justice for his brutal assassination following a western-backed coup in 1961
Dispatches from the Congo: Lumumba lives!
In the first episode of our new show, Dispatches from the Congo, we take a look the life and legacy of the iconic Patrice Lumumba on the anniversary of his martyrdom
Researchers, activists to remember Congolese revolutionary Patrice Lumumba
On the 60th anniversary of his assassination, activists and researchers from across the African continent will discuss the legacy of Lumumba today
Congo Week: Our goal is the liberation of the DRC and the transformation of Africa
We talk to Kambale Musavuli, who explains the spirit behind Congo Week, the history of exploitation and violence against the people, and their inspiring fight-back.
Assassination of Congolese independence leader and revolutionary Patrice Lumumba
The United States and Belgium led counter revolutionary forces carried out the assassination.
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