Who was the first president of Congo Brazzaville?
List of presidents of the Republic of the Congo
| President of the Republic of the Congo | |
|---|---|
| Residence | Presidential Palace, Brazzaville |
| Term length | 5 years |
| Inaugural holder | Fulbert Youlou |
| Formation | 15 August 1960 |
Who was first president of Congo?
| Joseph Kasa-Vubu | |
|---|---|
| Kasa-Vubu at the Belgo-Congolese Round Table Conference, January 1960 | |
| 1st President of the Republic of the Congo | |
| In office 27 June 1960 – 24 November 1965 | |
| Prime Minister | Patrice Lumumba Joseph Iléo Justin Marie Bomboko Joseph Iléo Cyrille Adoula Moise Tshombe Évariste Kimba |
Who was elected as the President of Republic of Congo?
| President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent Félix Tshisekedi since 25 January 2019 | |
| Style | His Excellency |
| Type | Head of state |
| Residence | Palais de la Nation, Kinshasa |
What is Congo Brazzaville known for?
Some 40% are employed in non-agricultural professions. During World War II, Brazzaville was also the capital of Free France between 1940 and 1942. In 2013, Brazzaville was designated a City of Music by UNESCO; since then it has also been a member of the Creative Cities Network.
Is Brazzaville in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Brazzaville, city (commune), capital, and river port of the Republic of the Congo and former capital of French Equatorial Africa. It is situated on the north bank of the Congo River below Malebo (Stanley) Pool, across from Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
What language do they speak in Congo Brazzaville?
French
Republic of the Congo/Official languages
Who was the first black president of DRC?
Félix Tshisekedi
| His Excellency Félix Tshisekedi | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 June 1963 Léopoldville, Congo-Léopoldville (now Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo) |
| Political party | Union for Democracy and Social Progress |
| Spouse(s) | Denise Nyakéru Tshisekedi |
How did Kabila became president?
Kabila rose to the presidency on 26 January 2001 after the assassination of Laurent-Désiré Kabila, becoming the world’s first head of government born in the 1970s.