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Kinshasa (/ k ɪ n ˈ ʃ ɑː s ə /; French:; Lingala: Kinsásá), formerly named Léopoldville from 1881–1966, is the capital and largest city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Kinshasa is one of the world's fastest-growing megacities, with an estimated population of 17,032,322 in 2024. [6]
Kinshasa, the largest city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as well as in Africa, ... 2024 [1] Lagos: 2 Nigeria ... 2022 [41] Benin City: 42
The national capital and largest city is Kinshasa, ... more military spending for the years between 2022 and 2024. ... funds date from 2010 and tax bodies ...
The elections will take place in four parts. The elections of the governors of Kinshasa and 19 provinces will be held April 29 at the same time as the senate elections. This is followed by the election of the governor of Equateur on May 24 and, on May 26, of the one of Mai-Ndombe.
Date: 12-13 December 2022 [1] Location: Kinshasa, ... Many roads in Kinshasa's city center were submerged as heavy rains continued for hours and many homes collapsed. [3]
Each city is led by a mayor (fr. maire) and is further divided into communes with each commune led by a burgomaster (fr. bourgmestre). [3] Currently mayors, burgomasters, and their deputies are appointed by the government. [4] Elections to bring about elected local government in provincial capitals are scheduled for December 2023—September 2024.
9 February – At least 18 people are killed during a collision between a bus and a truck on a road in Kinshasa. [5]19 February – Rwanda rejects the United States’ calls to withdraw troops and missile systems from the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, citing threats from an alleged Congolese military build-up near the border.
6 May – 2024 Chadian presidential election: Mahamat Déby wins election to a full term as president, succeeding his father Idriss Déby. [8]19 May – A coup d'état attempt in the Democratic Republic of the Congo reportedly led by Christian Malanga leads to unrest in Kinshasa. [9]