Antoine Gizenga
Antoine Gizenga (5 October 1925 – 24 February 2019) was a Congolese politician. He was the Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 30 December 2006[1] to 10 October 2008.[2] He is the Secretary-General of the Unified Lumumbist Party (Parti Lumumbiste Unifié, PALU).
Antoine Gizenga | |
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| 21st Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| In office 30 December 2006 – 10 October 2008 | |
| President | Joseph Kabila |
| Preceded by | Likulia Bolongo |
| Succeeded by | Adolphe Muzito |
| Deputy Prime Minister of Congo-Léopoldville | |
| In office 24 June 1960 – 14 September 1960 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Jean Bolikango |
| Prime Minister of Congo-Stanleyville | |
| In office 12 December 1960 – 5 August 1961 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 October 1925 Bandundu Province, Belgian Congo (now Democratic Republic of the Congo) |
| Died | 24 February 2019 (aged 93) Kinshasa |
| Political party | PALU PSA |
Gizenga was born in Mushiko, Bandundu. He died on 24 February 2019 in Kinshasa, aged 93.[3]
References
- Joe Bavier, "Congo names opposition veteran, 81, prime minister", Reuters, 30 December 2006.
- "DR Congo president names new prime minister: report" Archived 2011-05-20 at the Wayback Machine, AFP, 10 October 2008.
- Decès de l'ancien Premier ministre congolais, Antoine Gizenga
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