A special mausoleum was built in Kinshasa to house his remains. The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo declared three days of national mourning. The burial coincided with the 61st anniversary of his famous independence day speech. An investigation by Belgian prosecutors for "war crimes" related to Lumumba's murder is ongoing. His remains were laid to rest 30 June 2022. On 18 November 2024, the mausoleum was vandalised and Lumumba's coffin broken, with the interior ministry saying that his tooth was in safe condition.
A special mausoleum was built in Kinshasa to house his remains The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo declared three days of national mourning The burial coincided with the 61st anniversary of his famous independence day speech An investigation by Belgian prosecutors for "war crimes" related to Lumumba's murder is ongoing His remains were laid to rest 30 June 2022 On 18 November 2024 the mausoleum was vandalised and Lumumba's coffin broken with the interior ministry saying that his tooth was in safe condition