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Kasongo Ilunga

b. 1972

Congolese politician; possibly fictitious, claimed to be the Vice-president of UNAFEC and the Minister of Foreign Trade

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About Kasongo Ilunga

Born 1972. Kasongo Ilunga is a Congolese politician and minister.

Andre Kasongo Ilunga (allegedly born 20 October 1972) was supposedly the Vice-President of the UNAFEC party and the Minister for Foreign Trade of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for much of 2007, despite doubts on whether or not he ever actually existed as a real person. Although a member of the UNAFEC party selected by Prime Minister Antoine Gizenga, he failed to appear at the opening of the new Government, and never claimed his office. As a result, Kasongo Ilunga is now considered by the local media and the international community to have been an imaginary person, most likely created by Kisimba Ngoy, leader of the UNAFEC party, as a part of a plan to win the lucrative role for himself.

Kasongo Ilunga is a common name in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and at least three people claimed to be him. The event damaged the reputation of the government, the first to be democratically elected in over 40 years, leading to the dismissal of Kisimba from the UNAFEC and the emergency election of a new party president.

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Important facts

Birth century
Positions held
Minister of Foreign Trade
Also known as
Andre Kasongo Ilunga, André Kasongo Ilunga

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kasongo Ilunga?

Congolese politician; possibly fictitious, claimed to be the Vice-president of UNAFEC and the Minister of Foreign Trade

When was Kasongo Ilunga born?

Kasongo Ilunga was born on 20 October 1972 in Bukama.

What is Kasongo Ilunga's occupation?

Kasongo Ilunga is a politician and minister.

What nationality is Kasongo Ilunga?

Kasongo Ilunga is Congolese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kasongo Ilunga

· Wikidata: Q1735013

· DBpedia: Kasongo Ilunga

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