Congolese politician (1938–2021)
Gabriel Kyungu wa Kumwanza |
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In office 20 February 2021 – 21 August 2021 |
Preceded by | Freddy Kashoba |
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In office 1991 – April 1995 |
Preceded by | Bonaventure Konde Vila Kikanda |
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Succeeded by | Benjamin Thadée Ngoie Mulume |
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In office March 1997 – April 1997 |
Preceded by | Benjamin Thadée Ngoie Mulume |
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Succeeded by | Gaëtan Kakudji |
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Born | Antoine Gabriel Kyungu Wa Kumwanza 24 October 1938 |
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Died | 21 August 2021(2021-08-21) (aged 82) Luanda, Angola |
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Nationality | Congolese |
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Political party | UNAFEC |
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Antoine Gabriel Kyungu wa Kumwanza (24 October 1938 – 21 August 2021) was a Congolese politician.[1][2]
Career
A member of UNAFEC,[3] he served as President of the Provincial Assembly of Haut-Katanga from 20 February to 21 August 2021,[4] President of the Council of Administration of the Société nationale des chemins de fer du Congo from 2019 to 2021,[5][6] and twice served as Governor of Shaba/Katanga, from 1991 to 1995 and again in 1997.
Death
He died of COVID-19 in Luanda on 21, August 2021, at the age of 82.[7]
Personal life
Kyungu was part of the Luba ethnic group.[8][9]
See also
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