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President Mobutu Sese Seko in his battle dress

Mohamed Amin1977

Mohamed Amin Foundation

Mohamed Amin Foundation
Nairobi, Kenya

President Mobutu Sese Seko in his battle dress addressing officers and soldiers in the war-torn Shaba Province. During the 1970s, Mohamed (Mo) Amin, also known as ‘Six Camera Mo’ became one of the most relied-upon African news photographers, reporting on wars and coups all through the African continent and his pictures were often used by Western news media. In 1977, Mo Amin extensively reported on the war in Shaba, Zaire.

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  • Title: President Mobutu Sese Seko in his battle dress
  • Creator: Mohamed Amin
  • Date Created: 1977
  • Location Created: Shaba Province, Zaire
  • Type: Photograph
  • Rights: Mohamed Amin / Camerapix
Mohamed Amin Foundation

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