29 years after Mobutu's death, the memory of the 'marshal-president' remains divided between nostalgia for Zaire and rejection of dictatorship

Twenty-nine years after the death of Mobutu Sese Seko, his legacy continues to divide the Congolese people. Some view him as a symbol of a strong state and national identity, while others recall the excesses of his authoritarian regime. At the Kinshasa International Film Festival, the series 'Mobutu, master of the game' was screened, illustrating his political journey. Testimonials express nostalgia for a time when the authority of the state was perceived as stronger.