Was congo renamed?

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Yes, the Democratic Republic of the Congo was originally known as Zaire from 1971 to 1997.

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When did it gained independence and who was it's first PM?

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo gained independence from Belgium on June 30, 1960. Patrice Lumumba was the country's first Prime Minister.