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1915–1969 Democratic Republic of the Congo

Joseph Kasa-Vubu, alternatively Joseph Kasavubu, (c. 1915 – 24 March 1969) was a Congolese politician who served as the first President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (then Republic of the Congo) from 1960 until 1965.

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I proclaim in the name of the nation the birth of the Republic of the Congo!

I wanted to study the enemy on his home grounds.

Congolese of all provinces and races, we are bringing you independance... This independance has been won by a united front of all Congolese delegates.

Nothing can be built on hatred, bitterness, or on vengeance.

Our experience has taught us that mutual confidence and respect between partners constitutes the basis of success of all efforts at unity.

Belgium then had the wisdom not to oppose the current of history, and-a deed without precedent in the story of peaceful decolonisation-she let our country pass directly from foreign domination to full independence.

The “heart of Africa” is resuming its rhythm and is beginning to beat at an increasingly normal rate. Yes, and it is not complacency

We have suffered from tribalism, which is not only a Congolese phenomenon, but one which unfortunately occurs in various guises all over the continent and threatens the stability of our States.

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Joseph Kasa-Vubu (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.