Mobutu Sese Seko
Politician

Mobutu Sese Seko Net Worth

Mobutu Sese Seko was a Congolese politician who served as President of the Republic of Congo from 1965 to 1997. He was born on October 14, 1930 in Lisala, DR Congo and was installed by the US. During his time in power, he established a single-party state in which all power was concentrated in his hands. He was known for his authoritarian rule and his corrupt practices, which led to the impoverishment of the country.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day October 14, 1930
Birth Place Lisala, DR Congo
Age 90 YEARS OLD
Died On Sep 7, 1997 (age 66)
Birth Sign Libra

💰 Net worth: $4.3 billion (2024)

Mobutu Sese Seko's net worth is estimated to be an astonishing $4.3 billion in 2024. Hailing from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mobutu Sese Seko was a well-known politician who served as the President of Congo for more than three decades. During his presidency, Mobutu maintained a tight grip on power and amassed significant wealth through various means, including corruption and embezzlement. Despite his autocratic rule and controversial methods, Mobutu's accumulation of wealth has made him one of the richest politicians in African history.

About

President of the Republic of Congo from 1965 to 1997 who was installed by the US. While in power he established a single-party state in which all power was in his hands.

Before Fame

He learned to speak French fluently when he was young, joined the Army, and later worked as a Journalist.

Trivia

He renamed the Republic of Congo to Zaire in 1971 and in 1997 rebel forces led by Laurent Kabila expelled him from the country.

Family Life

He was married twice, and had fourteen children between the two marriages.

Associated With

While in office, he made friends with many U.S. Presidents including Richard Nixon.

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About the author

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