Joseph Kasavubu, first president of the Congo, dies in Boma, lower Congo. He was born in Tshela, Leopoldville Province, in 19

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South African History Online. (2012, March 16). Joseph Kasavubu, first president of the Congo, dies in Boma, lower Congo. He was born in Tshela, Leopoldville Province, in 19. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0079611

South African History Online (2012) 'Joseph Kasavubu, first president of the Congo, dies in Boma, lower Congo. He was born in Tshela, Leopoldville Province, in 19', South African History Online, 16 March. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0079611 (Accessed: 19 August 2026).

South African History Online, Joseph Kasavubu, first president of the Congo, dies in Boma, lower Congo. He was born in Tshela, Leopoldville Province, in 19 [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0079611, (accessed 19 August 2026).

"Joseph Kasavubu, first president of the Congo, dies in Boma, lower Congo. He was born in Tshela, Leopoldville Province, in 19." South African History Online, 16 Mar. 2012, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0079611. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

South African History Online. "Joseph Kasavubu, first president of the Congo, dies in Boma, lower Congo. He was born in Tshela, Leopoldville Province, in 19." South African History Online. March 16, 2012. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0079611.