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Katanga
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Ka·tan·ga  (k-tängg, -tng-)
See Shaba.
Katan·gese (ktäng-gz, -gs, -ng-) adj. & n.
Katanga [kəˈtæŋgə]
n
(Placename) the former name (until 1972) of Shaba
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he "should" have been able to make up his mind about the Katangese leadership's intentions and the risks involved in transferring Lumumba to Katanga.
Lumumba: Belgian report a whitewash. (Feature: Congo) by Misser, Francois / New African
That intervention saw the Congolese rebel soldiers in Katanga province disarmed by Belgian-led infantry and paratroopers, and Moise Tshombe (under the protection of Belgian soldiers and with no real Katangese support) proclaim Katanga's independence.
THE ASSASSINATION OF LUMUMBA by African Business
In their view, Belgium's support for the Katangese and Southern Kasai secession from 11 July 1960 onwards, was the first phase of a plan to reconquer Congo which, only 11 days previously, had been granted independence by Belgium.
Lumumba: The truth comes slowly. (Congo/Belgium) by Misser, Francois / New African
 
 
 
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