Papa Wemba Is Buried in Kinshasa | |
Radio Okapi - May 4, 2016 | |
Papa Wemba was buried on Wednesday in Kinshasa, after three days of official mourning period. His remains will be moved in the coming days to a mausoleum being built in his honor, the governor of Kinshasa, Andre Kimbuta, announced during a funeral mass at the Notre Dame of Congo Cathedral. | |
Officials Cancel Final Campaign Rallies in Kinshasa after Clashes | |
Radio Okapi - November 26, 2011 | |
The Governor of Kinshasa, Andre Kimbuta, canceled all rallies marking the end of the campaign in the capital on Saturday after clashes erupted between supporters of the leading candidates for president. Officials say the decision was made in consultation with the provincial committee for security, and is intended to “preserve public order and social peace.” | |
Belgian King Arrives in Kinshasa for Congo's Independence Celebrations | |
ACP - June 28, 2010 | |
King Albert II arrived in Kinshasa on Monday to take part in the celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the Democratic Republic of Congo's independence from Belgium. | |
First Provincial Governors' Conference Opens In Kisangani | |
Congo News Agency - June 23, 2009 | |
President Joseph Kabila opened the first conference of provincial governors on Wednesday in Kisangani. The conference will last two days and deal with issues related to good governance, security, justice, and the economy. |
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