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'''Philemon Kisempia Sungilanga Lombe''' was the 17th chief of staff of the [[Military of the Democratic Republic of the Congo]] (FARDC). He took up the position on 26 June 2004, and held it until Tuesday 12 June 2007, when he was replaced by Lieutenant-Général [[Dieudonné Kayembe Mbandakulu]].<ref name="potentiel">[http://www.laconscience.com/imprimer.php?id_article=441 Prise d'armes ce samedi matin au Mont Ngaliema, Le lieutenant-général Kisempia Sungilanga Lombe, le nouveau Chef d'état-major général] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713182750/http://www.laconscience.com/imprimer.php?id_article=441 |date=2011-07-13 }}, Mwant Kadil, Le Potentiel, 26 juin 2004</ref> Earlier in his career, he commanded the 2nd Military Region in [[Bas-Congo]] province. |
'''Philemon Kisempia Sungilanga Lombe''' was the 17th chief of staff of the [[Military of the Democratic Republic of the Congo]] (FARDC). He took up the position on 26 June 2004, and held it until Tuesday 12 June 2007, when he was replaced by Lieutenant-Général [[Dieudonné Kayembe Mbandakulu]].<ref name="potentiel">[http://www.laconscience.com/imprimer.php?id_article=441 Prise d'armes ce samedi matin au Mont Ngaliema, Le lieutenant-général Kisempia Sungilanga Lombe, le nouveau Chef d'état-major général] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713182750/http://www.laconscience.com/imprimer.php?id_article=441 |date=2011-07-13 }}, Mwant Kadil, Le Potentiel, 26 juin 2004</ref> Earlier in his career, he commanded the 2nd Military Region in [[Bas-Congo]] province. |
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He was reported as a General de division and Chef d’état-major des forces armées in April 2007.<ref> |
He was reported as a General de division and Chef d’état-major des forces armées in April 2007.<ref>{{Cite web |title=République Démocratique du Congo : L’armée doit arrêter l’utilisation d’enfants soldats (Human Rights Watch, 19-4-2007) |url=https://www.hrw.org/legacy/french/docs/2007/04/19/congo15733.htm |access-date=2023-12-15 |website=www.hrw.org}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Sungilanga was trained at the Royal Cadet School (École royale des cadets) in [[Brussels]] from 1964 to 1967 during which he obtained his diploma. He then attended course at the Royal Military Academy (École royale militaire) in Belgium from 1967 to 1971. From 1971 to 1972, he attended courses at the Armoured Troops School (Ecole des troupes blindées) at [[Arlon]]. Five years later, in 1977, he joined the General Staff School (l’École de techniciens d'état-major) until 1979. From 1982 to 1984, il suit des cours à l’Institut royal supérieur de défense BEM à Bruxelles.<ref name="potentiel"/> |
Sungilanga was trained at the Royal Cadet School (École royale des cadets) in [[Brussels]] from 1964 to 1967 during which he obtained his diploma. He then attended course at the Royal Military Academy (École royale militaire) in Belgium from 1967 to 1971. From 1971 to 1972, he attended courses at the Armoured Troops School (Ecole des troupes blindées) at [[Arlon]]. Five years later, in 1977, he joined the General Staff School (l’École de techniciens d'état-major) until 1979. From 1982 to 1984, il suit des cours à l’Institut royal supérieur de défense BEM à Bruxelles.<ref name="potentiel"/> |
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An announcement of his retirement was made by Ordonnance 13/082 of 13 July 2013.<ref> |
An announcement of his retirement was made by Ordonnance 13/082 of 13 July 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stearns |first=Jason |date=2013-07-20 |title=Is the Congolese army getting better? |url=http://congosiasa.blogspot.com/2013/07/is-congolese-army-getting-better.html |access-date=2023-12-15 |website=Congo Siasa}}</ref> It is not clear what post he held between 2007 and 2013. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 13:15, 15 December 2023
Kisempa Sungilanga | |
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Native name | Philemon Kisempia Sungilanga Lombe |
Allegiance | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Service/ | Land Forces |
Years of service | 1964—2013 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | 2nd Military Region Military of the Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Philemon Kisempia Sungilanga Lombe was the 17th chief of staff of the Military of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC). He took up the position on 26 June 2004, and held it until Tuesday 12 June 2007, when he was replaced by Lieutenant-Général Dieudonné Kayembe Mbandakulu.[1] Earlier in his career, he commanded the 2nd Military Region in Bas-Congo province.
He was reported as a General de division and Chef d’état-major des forces armées in April 2007.[2]
Career
[edit]Sungilanga was trained at the Royal Cadet School (École royale des cadets) in Brussels from 1964 to 1967 during which he obtained his diploma. He then attended course at the Royal Military Academy (École royale militaire) in Belgium from 1967 to 1971. From 1971 to 1972, he attended courses at the Armoured Troops School (Ecole des troupes blindées) at Arlon. Five years later, in 1977, he joined the General Staff School (l’École de techniciens d'état-major) until 1979. From 1982 to 1984, il suit des cours à l’Institut royal supérieur de défense BEM à Bruxelles.[1]
An announcement of his retirement was made by Ordonnance 13/082 of 13 July 2013.[3] It is not clear what post he held between 2007 and 2013.
References
[edit]- ^ a b Prise d'armes ce samedi matin au Mont Ngaliema, Le lieutenant-général Kisempia Sungilanga Lombe, le nouveau Chef d'état-major général Archived 2011-07-13 at the Wayback Machine, Mwant Kadil, Le Potentiel, 26 juin 2004
- ^ "République Démocratique du Congo : L'armée doit arrêter l'utilisation d'enfants soldats (Human Rights Watch, 19-4-2007)". www.hrw.org. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
- ^ Stearns, Jason (2013-07-20). "Is the Congolese army getting better?". Congo Siasa. Retrieved 2023-12-15.