Cité de l'Union Africaine
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The Cité de l'Union Africaine (City of the African Union) or Cité de l'OUA (City of OAU) is a governmental complex situated in the Ngaliema commune of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It is strategically located near Mont Ngaliema and serves as a venue for diplomatic and governmental functions.[1][2][3][4]
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Cité de l'Union Africaine | |
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Town or city | Ngaliema, Kinshasa |
Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Current tenants | Félix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Construction started | 1967; 57 years ago (1967) |
Completed | September 1967; 56 years ago (1967-09) |
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The complex was commissioned by President Mobutu Sese Seko in 1967 when Kinshasa hosted the heads of state summit of the Organization of African Unity (OAU).[5][6][4][7] Since then, it has served as the sanctum sanctorum for guests of the Congolese Head of State, as well as for the government's meetings and international summits held in Kinshasa.[5][3][4]