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Lumumba's Tooth Safe After Mausoleum Vandalism

The gold tooth of Congolese independence hero Patrice Lumumba is safe after his mausoleum was vandalized, but concerns remain about security and disrespect.

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Patrice LumumbaJuliana LumumbaGerard SoeteYolande Elebe Mandembo

What happened at Patrice Lumumba's mausoleum in Kinshasa?: Patrice Lumumba's gold tooth, returned to the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2022, has not been stolen from his mausoleum despite recent vandalism.
What was the initial reaction and concern following the incident?: Juliana Lumumba, his daughter, confirmed that the tooth was moved to a safer location before the mausoleum was vandalized, alleviating fears that it was stolen.
What is the current status of the investigation and the Lumumba family's response?: The vandalism at the mausoleum has prompted outrage and an investigation, leading the Lumumba Foundation to push for taking over management of the mausoleum due to security concerns.

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