Which of the following best describes the rule in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo) by the government of Mobutu Sese Seko from 1965 until 1997?
A)theocracy
B)one-party rule with strong use of clientelism
C)military rule tending toward bureaucratic authoritarianism
D)personal rule with increasing reliance on patrimonialism over time
E)illiberal democracy

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Mobutu Sese Seko's rule in Zaire was characterized by personal rule, with increasing reliance on patrimonialism over time. He built a cult of personality, naming the country after himself and accumulating wealth and power for his own benefit. He relied heavily on patronage and nepotism to maintain control. Although he nominally allowed multi-party elections in the early 1990s, these were marred by fraud and intimidation, and he remained the de facto ruler until he was overthrown in 1997.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Rule in Zaire