François Olenga
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François Olenga is an Army General of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) and was one of its highest-ranking members along with Didier Etumba, the Chief of General Staff. He and Etumba both retired in July 2018, although they remain as military advisors to the head of state.
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François Olenga | |
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Chief of Staff of Congolese Land Forces | |
In office June 2012 – September 2014 | |
President | Joseph Kabila |
Preceded by | Gabriel Amisi Kumba |
Succeeded by | Dieudonné Banze Lubundji |
Inspector General of the Congolese Land Forces | |
In office July 2005 – June 2012 | |
President | Joseph Kabila |
Personal details | |
Born | François Olenga Maniema Province |
Nationality | Congolese |
Alma mater | University of Paris |
Occupation | Military officer |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Branch/service | Land Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Years of service | 1990s—2018 |
Rank | Army general |
Commands | Land forces |
Battles/wars | Second Congo War Kivu conflict M23 rebellion |
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