History of The Flag of The Republic of the Congo
The flag of the Republic of the Congo was officially adopted on September 15, 1959, shortly before the country gained its independence from France on August 15, 1960. However, the flag was replaced in 1970 when the country was declared a People's Republic and adopted a new flag featuring a red field with the national emblem. The original flag was reinstated on June 10, 1991, following the collapse of the Marxist-Leninist government in favor of a move towards a democratic government system. This return to the original flag symbolized a return to the values and aspirations that marked the country's initial independence.