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Welcome to Kinshasa

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June 30th 2008
« Describing what 'to do' in Kinshasa is difficult; this is a city low on sights, but high on atmosphere. It eludes the average tourist because it is generally bereft of historical monuments or formal cultural institutions, yet it is in many ways the real heart of central Africa, an immense social force in its own right. It is a city to be experienced; a city to hang out in; a city to speak to th ... read more

Africa » Congo Democratic Republic » West » Kinshasa

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Established as a Belgian colony in 1908, the Republic of the Congo gained its independence in 1960, but its early years were marred by political and social instability. Col. Joseph MOBUTU seized power and declared himself president in a November 1965... ... read more