Union of the Congolese Socialist Youth
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The Congolese Socialist Youth Union was the youth wing of the Congolese Party of Labour
(PCT), intended to supervise the young people. From 1969 to 1992, it played a major role in disciplining the young members of the Party and building up their character with Socialist ideas.
The destiny of the young members of the UJSC was to become the next leaders of the PCT, and also of the country. Benefits of membership in the UJSC included scholarships, government-paid studies in foreign countries, and a guaranteed job in the administration once back at home. The UJSC lost prominence after the PCT lost power in the events of 1991–1992.
A lot of officials in the current administration of the Republic of the Congo
were members of the UJSC. Its most famous leader was Gabriel Oba-Apounou
.
Congolese Party of Labour
The Congolese Party of Labour , founded in 1969 by Marien Ngouabi, is the ruling political party of the Republic of the Congo...
(PCT), intended to supervise the young people. From 1969 to 1992, it played a major role in disciplining the young members of the Party and building up their character with Socialist ideas.
The destiny of the young members of the UJSC was to become the next leaders of the PCT, and also of the country. Benefits of membership in the UJSC included scholarships, government-paid studies in foreign countries, and a guaranteed job in the administration once back at home. The UJSC lost prominence after the PCT lost power in the events of 1991–1992.
A lot of officials in the current administration of the Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo
The Republic of the Congo , sometimes known locally as Congo-Brazzaville, is a state in Central Africa. It is bordered by Gabon, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo , the Angolan exclave province of Cabinda, and the Gulf of Guinea.The region was dominated by...
were members of the UJSC. Its most famous leader was Gabriel Oba-Apounou
Gabriel Oba-Apounou
Gabriel Oba-Apounou is a Congolese politician. During the single-party rule of the Congolese Labour Party , he was First Secretary of the Union of the Congolese Socialist Youth; he also served in the government of Congo-Brazzaville as Minister of Youth from 1979 to 1985 and as Minister of State...
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