Léon Kengo wa Dondo
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Léon Kengo wa Dondo (born Leon Lubicz; 22 May 1935) is a Congolese politician who served as the "first state commissioner" (a title equivalent to prime minister) several times under Mobutu Sese Seko in Zaïre.[2] He was one of the most powerful figures in the regime and was a strong advocate of economic globalization and free-market economics. He served as President of the Senate of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 2007 to 2019.[3]
Quick Facts 12th Prime Minister of Zaire, Preceded by ...
Léon Kengo | |
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12th Prime Minister of Zaire | |
In office 5 November 1982 – 31 October 1986 | |
Preceded by | N'singa Udjuu Ongwabeki Untubu |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
In office 26 November 1988 – 4 May 1990 | |
Preceded by | Sambwa Pida Nbagui |
Succeeded by | Lunda Bululu |
In office 6 July 1994 – 2 April 1997 | |
Preceded by | Faustin Birindwa |
Succeeded by | Étienne Tshisekedi |
President of the Senate of Congo | |
In office 11 May 2007 – 5 April 2019 | |
Preceded by | Pierre Marini Bodho |
Succeeded by | Léon Mamboleo |
Personal details | |
Born | Leon Lubicz (1935-05-22) 22 May 1935 (age 89)[1] Libenge (Équateur province), Belgian Congo |
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Alma mater | Université libre de Bruxelles (1962–1968, PhD in Law) |
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