Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba's speech at Independence Day in Congo unsettled and angered Belgium primarily because Lumumba advocated for a complete decolonisation of the Congo that would benefit the entire population. In his speech, he highlighted the injustices of colonial rule and emphasized the need for true independence and self-determination for the Congolese people. This direct criticism of Belgium's colonial legacy and call for accountability provoked a strong reaction from the Belgian government, which was sensitive to any challenges to its colonial authority and actions in the Congo.
Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba’s Speech at Independence Day in Congo unsettled and angered Belgium, former colonizer of the Congo. Why?
Lumumba advocated for a complete decolonisation of the Congo that would benefit the entire population
Lumumba was a communist
Lumumba was a capitalist
Lumumba was a dictator
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