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Government House, Kinshasa
Government House (French: Hôtel du Gouvernement), colloquially known as Immeuble du Gouvernement (Government Building), or Bâtiment Intelligent (Smart Building), is a nine-story building located in the Gombe commune of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is situated along Boulevard du 30 Juin and houses some central government ministries and accommodates various public services. The building was officially inaugurated by then-President Joseph Kabila on July 20, 2015, alongside the National Unity Monument at the building's frontage. Covering a total area of 23,300 square meters, it was constructed by the Chinese company SZTC (Société Zhengwei Technique Congo), employing approximately 500 Congolese and 200 Chinese workers. History Construction President Joseph Kabila opened the project on August 1, 2013, at the Place Royale in the Gombe commune of Kinshasa to accommodate ministers and their staff in the urban confines of Kinshasa. Fridolin Kasweshi, the Minist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boulevard Du 30 Juin
The Boulevard du 30 Juin ("Boulevard of June 30th") is a major 5‑km street in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It is the city center's main transport artery, connecting the southern area of La Gombe with Kintambo and the Ngaliema to the west. History In Kinshasa's urban history, the city evolved from the Belgian Congo settlement founded by Henry Morton Stanley in 1881 at Léopoldville (Kintambo-Ngaliema), situated to the west of the downtown area. However, a subsequent settlement emerged just a few kilometers upstream at Chief Ntsuvila's village of Nshasha ( Kinshasa commune- Gombe commune). Over time, the need for connectivity between these two centers became evident, facilitated by the Matadi–Kinshasa Railway line established in 1898. In 1912, District Commissioner Georges Moulaert advocated for consolidating the administrative units of Léopoldville commune, Kalina (now Gombe commune), and Ndolo, leading to the construction of a road connecting Léopo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conference
A conference is a meeting, often lasting a few days, which is organized on a particular subject, or to bring together people who have a common interest. Conferences can be used as a form of group decision-making, although discussion, not always decisions, is the primary purpose of conferences. The term derives from the word ''confer''. History The first known use of "conference" appears in 1527, meaning "a meeting of two or more persons for discussing matters of common concern". It came from the word ''confer'', which means "to compare views or take counsel". However the idea of a conference far predates the word. Arguably, as long as there have been people, there have been meetings and discussions between people. Evidence of ancient forms of conference can be seen in archaeological ruins of common areas where people would gather to discuss shared interests such as "hunting plans, wartime activities, negotiations for peace or the organisation of tribal celebrations". Since ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Politics Of The Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Politics of the Democratic Republic of Congo take place in the framework of a republic in transition from a civil war to a semi-presidential republic. On 18 and 19 December 2005, a nationwide referendum was carried out on a draft constitution, which set the stage for elections in 2006. The voting process, though technically difficult due to the lack of infrastructure, was facilitated and organized by the Congolese Independent Electoral Commission with support from the UN mission to the Congo (MONUC). Early UN reports indicate that the voting was for the most part peaceful, but spurred violence in many parts of the war-torn east and the Kasais. Since 1996, the Democratic Republic of Congo has been a battleground, starting with neighboring states invading Zaire, which ended the 32-year rule of Joseph Mobutu and saw Laurent-Désiré Kabila becoming the new president. These conflicts originated from the 1994 Rwanda genocide and subsequent destabilization of the DRC's eastern region. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buildings And Structures Completed In 2013
A building or edifice is an enclosed structure with a roof, walls and windows, usually standing permanently in one place, such as a house or factory. Buildings come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and functions, and have been adapted throughout history for numerous factors, from building materials available, to weather conditions, land prices, ground conditions, specific uses, prestige, and aesthetic reasons. To better understand the concept, see ''Nonbuilding structure'' for contrast. Buildings serve several societal needs – occupancy, primarily as shelter from weather, security, living space, privacy, to store belongings, and to comfortably live and work. A building as a shelter represents a physical separation of the human habitat (a place of comfort and safety) from the ''outside'' (a place that may be harsh and harmful at times). buildings have been objects or canvasses of much artistic expression. In recent years, interest in sustainable planning and building pract ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palais De Marbre
The Marble Palace (French language, French: ''Palais de Marbre'') is a palace and historic building in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, situated atop a hill in the Ngaliema, Ngaliema Commune within the residential neighborhood of Ma Campagne, located a few miles from Mont-Fleury. The complex serves as a Guest house, guest residence during specific official visits and is accessible to the general public, housing an exhibition that chronicles the history of Assassination of Laurent-Désiré Kabila, Laurent-Désiré Kabila's assassination. History The inception of the Palais de Marbre dates back to 1970 when Governor Albert Ndele, Albert Ndele Bamu of the Central Bank of the Congo, National Bank of the Congo initiated its construction. Originally conceived as an "official residence" for himself within the Binza hills of Ngaliema, Ngaliema commune, the design process was entrusted to Eugène Palumbo and Fernand Tala N'Gai's design team, renowned for their work on the Minis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cité De L'Union Africaine
The African Union City (French: ''Cité de l'OUA'') is a governmental complex situated in the Ngaliema commune of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is located near Mont Ngaliema and serves as a venue for diplomatic and governmental functions. The complex was commissioned by President Mobutu Sese Seko in 1967 when Kinshasa hosted the heads of state summit of the Organization of African Unity (OAU). Since then, it has served as the sanctum sanctorum for guests of the Congolese Head of State, as well as for the government's meetings and international summits held in Kinshasa. History The establishment of the complex can be traced back to December of 1966 when President Mobutu extended an invitation to the Heads of State and governments across Africa, inviting them to the 1967 Assembly in Kinshasa, a convocation designed to showcase their support for the Congo and fortify his position domestically and internationally. On 9 February 1967, Boubacar Diallo Telli, the Gu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palais De La Nation (Kinshasa)
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Palais () may refer to: * Dance hall, popularly a ''palais de danse'', in the 1950s and 1960s in the UK * ''Palais'', French for palace **Grand Palais, the Grand Palais des Champs-Elysées **Petit Palais, an art museum in Paris * Palais River in the French ''département'' of Deux-Sèvres * Palais Theatre, historic cinema ("picture palace") in Melbourne, Australia *Richard Palais (born 1931), American mathematician *Le Palais, a commune in Morbihan departement, France See also *Palais Royal (other) * Palai (other) * Palace (other) * Palas (other) A palas is that part of a medieval imperial palace or castle which contains the great hall and other prestigious state rooms. Palas may also refer to: Places * Palas, Iran, a village in Iran * Palas, a former commune, nowadays a neighbourhood in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palais Du Peuple (Kinshasa)
The People's Palace or Palace of the People () is the seat of the National Assembly (Democratic Republic of the Congo), National Assembly and the Senate (Democratic Republic of the Congo), Senate in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, formerly Zaire. It was completed in 1979 with a line of credit from the People's Republic of China. It has witnessed key moments in the country's political landscape, bearing witness to historic debates, legislative triumphs, and the exercise of democratic values. The building serves as a gathering place for Legislator, lawmakers and a venue for official ceremonies. Construction The structure (along with a sugar refinery built in Kisanga and destroyed in the Congo Crisis, Congo Civil War) was constructed with an interest-free credit line of in cooperation with the People's Republic of China from 1975 to 1979, after being commissioned by President Mobutu Sese Seko following his visit to China in 1973. The architecture was inspired by the Great H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Very Important Person
A very important person (VIP or V.I.P.) or personage is a person who is accorded special privilege (legal ethics), privileges due to their high social rank, social status, status, social influence, influence, or Importance (other), importance. The term was not common until sometime after World War II when it was popularised by Royal Air Force pilots. Examples include celebrities, head of state, heads of state or head of government, government, other high-ranking politicians, or any other socially notable person who receives special treatment for any reason. The special treatment usually involves separation from Commoner, common people, and a higher level of comfort or service. Commerce In some cases, such as with Ticket (admission), tickets, VIP may be used as a title in a similar way to ''premium'' or ''exclusive.'' Usually in airports, VIP tickets can be purchased by anyone, but still meaning separation from other customers, own security checks etc. VIP Airport ter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sama Lukonde
Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge (born 4 August 1977) is a Congolese politician from the former Katanga Province who served as Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 2021 to 2024. He announced his first cabinet on 12 April 2021. He is a member of the Future of Congo party. He has been President of the Senate since August 2024. Biography Lukonde was born on 4 August 1977, in Paris, and is an engineer by training. He is the son of , an important figure in the political scene of his native Katanga who was assassinated in 2001. After being active in politics as a member of the Avenir du Congo (English, ''Future of Congo'') party, and becoming one of the youngest deputy at the National Assembly, Lukonde was named Minister of Youth, Sports, and Leisure in December 2014, during the Joseph Kabila Presidency. He served in this position for 10 months, before resigning to support his party in their opposition to Kabila's bid for a third successive term as Presiden ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roof
A roof (: roofs or rooves) is the top covering of a building, including all materials and constructions necessary to support it on the walls of the building or on uprights, providing protection against rain, snow, sunlight, extremes of temperature, and wind. A roof is part of the building envelope. The characteristics of a roof are dependent upon the purpose of the building that it covers, the available roofing materials and the local traditions of construction and wider concepts of architectural design and practice, and may also be governed by local or national legislation. In most countries, a roof protects primarily against rain. A verandah may be roofed with material that protects against sunlight but admits the other elements. The roof of a Conservatory (greenhouse), garden conservatory protects plants from cold, wind, and rain, but admits light. A roof may also provide additional living space, for example, a roof garden. Etymology Old English 'roof, ceiling, top, summ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
