Gemena

Congo - Kinshasa
Gemena, Congo - Kinshasa
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Gemena is the capital of Sud-Ubangi Province in northwestern DR Congo, a city notable for the mausoleum built in memory of Mama Yemo — mother of Mobutu Sese Seko — who died here in 1971. The city has a large airport and hosts a major military brigade. A waterside setting adds some context for those passing through this regional centre.

  • Population197,159
  • Nearest water from center0.9 km