The following lists events that happened during 1965 in the Republic of Congo.
Incumbents President: Joseph Kasa-Vubu – Joseph-Désiré Mobutu Prime Minister: Moïse Tshombe – Évariste Kimba – Léonard Mulamba
Events
Date Event March 18 -April 30 Moïse Tshombe's Convention Nationale Congolaise wins a large majority in the general election. 18 October Évariste Kimba, an opponent of Tshombe, is appointed prime minister by president Kasa-Vubu. 24-25 November Joseph-Désiré Mobutu seizes power in a bloodless coup. 25 November Léonard Mulamba takes office as prime minister.
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