Survival of Zaire

Zaire or "Republic of Zaire" was a country lasting between 1971-1997. It was what is today the "Democratic Republic of the Congo." Most people don't think it would have much potential considering the direction in went OTL, but keep in mind the Congo is very rich in mineral resources. What if it survived, and was managed well? This timeline explores such a possibility.

Point of Divergence
Disgusted by the plunder of his countries resources by cronyism, as well as the oppression, on April 17, 1987, Étienne Tshisekedi launches a coup against Mobutu Sese Seko. After this, he reforms Zaire and westernizes from then on.