Word: secessionism
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The U.S. Position. Throughout the uproar, and despite grave misgiving (see PRESS), the U.S. Government held to its policy: Tshombe must end his secession and recognize the central government for the greater good of the Congo as a whole, not to mention the peace of Africa.
Lumumba's inability to cope with the raping and looting turmoil that immediately followed independence gave Tshombe the excuse he needed. On July 11, 1960, Katanga seceded on the pretext that it was the only way to prevent the disorders from spreading into" the province. Ever since, both the...
The "unitarians" won at the conference, and Tshombe lost; but even as he packed for the trip home, the stubborn Katangese was muttering a word that later would echo far: Secession.
Tribal Traditions. In his policy of secession, no one could say with accuracy that Tshombe spoke for all Katanga, or even half. But Tshombe's supporters, including the Lunda, make up no more than one-third of the population; he would risk his life by traveling in some regions...
Secession swelled his ego. Elisabethville is plastered with Tshombe portraits distributed by his aides; they are usually emblazoned with a slogan: "II sotiffre pour vous; soyez digne de lui [He is suffering for you; be worthy of him]."