1958 in the Belgian Congo

The following lists events that happened during 1958 in the Belgian Congo.

Incumbent Governor-general – Léo Pétillon then Hendrik Cornelis

Events

Date Event The football club TS Malekesa is founded in Kisangani. The Mouvement National Congolais political organization dedicated to achieving independence is founded. 24 February The Apostolic Prefecture of Doruma is established from the Apostolic Vicariate of Niangara. 1 July Louis De Jaegher becomes governor of Kasaï province. 12 July Hendrik Cornelis replaces Léo Pétillon as governor-general 22 December Pierre Leroy (1909–1985) becomes governor of Orientale Province.

See also

Belgian Congo History of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

References

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