Decolonization Political Movements and Parties in the Congo (1957–1960)

1. Municipal elections expand Congolese political space

   Dec 8, 1957Labels: ABAKO, L opoldville, Municipal elections

   • Congo People

2. MNC launched as first nationwide party

   Oct 1, 1958Labels: MNC, Patrice Lumumba, Nationwide party

   • Britannica
   • Lumumba Govt

3. CONAKAT forms in Katanga as regional force

   Nov 1, 1958Labels: CONAKAT, Katanga, Regional party

   • CONAKAT
   • CONAKAT FR

4. All-African Peoples’ Conference boosts Pan-African ties

   Dec 8, 1958Labels: All-African Peoples', Accra, Pan-African

   • Cambridge
   • Lumumba Govt

5. MNC splits, sharpening unity vs federalism debate

   Jan 1, 1959Labels: MNC, Patrice Lumumba, Albert Kalonji

   • Election 1960
   • MNC L

6. Léopoldville riots mark turning point

   Jan 4, 1959Labels: L opoldville, ABAKO, Riots

   • AfricaMuseum
   • Riots

7. King Baudouin commits to Congo independence goal

   Jan 13, 1959Labels: King Baudouin, Belgium, Royal speech

   • Baudouin

8. PSA founded amid rapid party growth

   Feb 1, 1959Labels: PSA, Antoine Gizenga, Cl ophas

   • PSA

9. Stanleyville unrest leads to Lumumba arrest

   Oct 31, 1959Labels: Stanleyville, Patrice Lumumba, Unrest

   • AfricaMuseum
   • Election 1960

10. Cartel parties coordinate at Kisantu congress

    Dec 24, 1959Labels: Cartel parties, Kisantu congress, ABAKO

    • MNC K

11. Political Round Table sets independence for 30 June

    Feb 20, 1960Labels: Political Round, Brussels, Independence date

    • AfricaMuseum
    • Round Table

12. General elections choose new Congolese leadership

    May 22, 1960Labels: General elections, MNC-L, National Assembly

    • Election 1960

13. Independence proclaimed; Lumumba delivers independence speech

    Jun 30, 1960Labels: Republic of, Patrice Lumumba, Independence ceremony

    • MIA Speech
    • Speech