André Bo-Boliko Lokonga Explained

Bo-Boliko Lokonga
Birth Name:André Bo-Boliko
Office:First State Commissioner of Zaire
Term Start:6 March 1979
Term End:27 August 1980
President:Mobuto Sese Seko
Predecessor:Mpinga Kasenda
Successor:Jean Nguza Karl-i-Bond
Birth Date:1934 8, df=yes
Birth Place:Lobamiti, Bandundu Province, Belgian Congo
Death Place:Brussels, Belgium[1]

André Bo-Boliko Lokonga Monse Mihambo (15 August 1934 – 30 March 2018) was a Congolese politician. He served as the First State Commissioner of Zaire from 6 March 1979 to 27 August 1980. From 1967 to 1980, he was secretary-general of the National Union of Zairian Workers (Union Nationale des Travailleurs du Zaïre, UNTZa).[2]

Early life

André Bo-Boliko Lokonga was born on 15 August, 1934 in Lobamiti, Bandundu Province, Belgian Congo.

Career

He served as President of the Legislative Council of Congo (and later Zaire) from December 1970 until March 1979. In 1990 he joined Joseph Iléo in founding the Democratic Social Christian Party.[3]

Death

He died in Brussels, Belgium on 30 March 2018, at the age of 83.[4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: RDC : Décès à Bruxelles du sénateur Bo-Boliko Lokonga. 30 March 2018.
  2. Book: Heads of States and Governments Since 1945. 9781134264902. Lentz. Harris M.. 4 February 2014. Routledge .
  3. Web site: André BO-BOLIKO LOKONGA. 28 July 2015. French. Assemblée nationale. 28 August 2017.
  4. Web site: Mediacongo.net - Actualités - l'Ancien premier ministre André Bo-Boliko n'est plus.
  5. Web site: RDC: Décès en Belgique de l'ex-Premier ministre zaïrois André Bo-Boliko Lokonga. 30 March 2018.