CA Country Anthems

DR Congo National Anthem History

Debout Congolais

The national anthem "Debout Congolaise" was adopted upon DR Congo's independence in 1960. It was replaced during the country's Zaire era but was restored in 1997 after a political coup.

DR Congo Debout Congolais

DR Congo

Language
French
Anthem
Debout Congolais
Duration
1:29
Status
"Debout Congolaise" has served as the national anthem of the Democratic Republic of Congo since its restoration in 1997.

History timeline

  1. 1960

    "Debout Congolaise" was adopted as the national anthem upon Congo (Kinshasa)'s independence.

  2. Early 1960s

    The secessionist state of South Kasai used "Debout Congolaise" as its national anthem.

  3. 1971

    The anthem was replaced when the country was renamed Zaire and new national symbols were adopted.

  4. 1997

    "Debout Congolaise" was restored as the national anthem following a coup that reinstated original symbols.

The DR Congo's anthem may be the only one specifically written with distinct soloist and choral parts in its lyrics.