
In this powerful excerpt from a blog post entitled “Paying homage to Mobutu Sese Seko: a thanksgiving mass imbued with unity and memories”, we discover how the Head of State Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi participated at a mass in memory of former President Mobutu in the Congo. This ceremony was intended to pay tribute to Mobutu while stressing the importance of unity and reconciliation in the country. Father Yves Koko presided over the celebration, emphasizing the importance of unity of hearts. The article recalls the career of Mobutu, his dictatorship but also his moments of economic prosperity. Finally, the article concludes that this mass made it possible to unite political and religious personalities around the idea of reconciliation, while recognizing the errors of the past and working for a better future. Mobutu remains a controversial figure, but his legacy continues to influence the Democratic Republic of Congo.