Mobuto Sese Seko, dictator of Zaire/Congo beginning in the mid-1960s, was supported by the United States because
A) he sought to end the system of apartheid.
B) his country had been a major ally in World War II.
C) his country was a major supplier of oil for the U. S.
D) he was an ally against the spread of communist influence.

The correct answer is D) he was an ally against the spread of communist influence.

Explanation:

Mobuto Sese Seko, as the dictator of Congo, was known for this brutal regime. In his public speeches, he spoke against colonial intervention and influence. He also described himself and a maverick who as either political, left, either right and not even centre.

In practice, he built a cult of personality around him and became wealthy by exploitation his power and position in the country.

However, countries such as United States, and even Belgium and France provided him with strong political and economic support.

They saw him as the most powerful force against the spread of communism in the region and decided to ignore his shortcomings.

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