Congo, Republic of
"La Congolaise"

Words by: Levent Kimbangui
Music by: Français Jacques Tondra
Adopted: 1959, replaced 1969, restored 1991

Like its neighbour to the east of the same name (see Congo, Dem. Rep. of) the Rep. of Congo (sometimes called Congo (Brazzaville), to distinguish the two nations) re-adopted its original anthem in 1991, which was originally adopted upon independence in 1959 and and was used until Dec. 31, 1969.

Special thanks to: Jean-Francois Blanc for some of this information.

See also: Congo, Rep. of (1970-1991).