Republic of the Congo
- Language
- French
- Anthem
- La Congolaise
- Duration
- 1:15
- Status
- “La Congolaise” has served as the national anthem of the Republic of Congo since its restoration in 1991.
Republic of the Congo National Anthem History
La Congolaise
“La Congolaise” was first adopted by the Republic of Congo upon independence in 1959, replaced in 1969, and then fully restored as the national anthem in 1991.
Republic of the Congo
La Congolaise
History timeline
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1959
The anthem “La Congolaise” was first adopted on November 4th, coinciding with the nation's independence.
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1969
On December 31st, “La Congolaise” was replaced, ending its initial period as the national anthem.
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1991
“La Congolaise” was officially restored as the national anthem on June 10th.
The exact composer and lyricist of “La Congolaise” remain unclear, with various sources attributing authorship to different individuals.