In the Footsteps of Mr. Kurtz

Mobutu Sese Seko, referred to as "the Leopard," ruled Zaire for thirty-two years with a blend of brutality and charm. His cunning tactics included seducing Western powers and neutralizing opposition, all while the populace suffered from poverty. As he indulged in luxury, plundering the nation’s copper and diamond wealth, he mirrored the excesses of a Joseph Conrad character, living lavishly in his jungle palace. The narrative explores the stark contrast between his opulent lifestyle and the dire conditions faced by his people.