Finally, DR Congo will build a mausoleum for its independence hero Patrice Lumumba - Face2Face Africa

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Finally, DR Congo will build a mausoleum for its independence hero Patrice Lumumba - Face2Face Africa

Ahead of its 61st independence anniversary in June 2021, the Democratic Republic of Congo has announced that it will build a mausoleum for its first Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba. 'On the sidelines of the celebration of the 61st anniversary of our independence, the country will show its gratitude to the Prime Minister Patrice Emery Lumumba,...

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