They erased his body.�They thought history would forget. Patrice Lumumba was Congo’s first Prime Minister. Within months of independence, he was removed from power, betrayed, executed — and his body dissolved in acid. Only one thing remained.�A tooth. This is just the beginning, the story has just begun. This is not just Congo’s story.�It is Africa’s warning. #PatriceLumumba #AfricanHistory #PanAfricanism #CongoHistory�#GlobalHistory #Leadership #StudioApopo @top fans Lawrence Owiti Kelly Chingi

🇨🇩 Opposée à l’Algérie ce mardi en 1/8èmes de finale de la #CAN, la RDC pourra compter sur son supporter le plus emblématique cette année. 🔥Impossible de le rater : figé pendant toute la durée des matchs des #Léopards dans la posture du héros national Patrice Lumumba, Michel Kuka fait le tour des réseaux. #AFCON #RDC #football #Lumumba | RFI Afrique

2.5K views · 33 reactions | It was through struggle that we won our independence." Congo's PM Patrice Lumumba Independence Day Speech, June 30, 1960. | The Archives | Facebook

The Democratic Republic of Congo Independence Day is marking the 63rd anniversary of its independence. After a long struggle, the Central African country achieved its independence from Belgium on June 30, 1960. One man’s name remains etched in the annals of history for his contribution in Congo’s fight for freedom. | TRT Afrika | Facebook