Lumumba Stands for African Freedom
(MENAFN) Patrice Lumumba remains far more than just a national icon of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo); his legacy has evolved into a powerful representation of African liberation itself, according to his daughter, Juliana Lumumba.
In an interview with a news agency, she expressed that her father’s vision and ideals continue to echo across the continent, serving as a unifying force for Africa in its enduring pursuit of sovereignty, respect, and complete autonomy.
Juliana Lumumba, who formerly served as DR Congo’s minister of culture, portrayed her father as a “truly iconic figure” in the narrative of African pride and resilience.
She highlighted his image as a man who “symbolizes... liberation, the Africa that he wanted to see independent, standing on its own feet, united.” His dream, she suggested, was not isolated but shared by many who fought for the continent's self-determination.
She further emphasized that Patrice Lumumba was part of a broader group of founding leaders who championed African independence.
His commitment to justice and freedom, she noted, earned widespread international admiration, particularly in the former Soviet Union.
Juliana pointed out that the decision to name the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia after her father illustrates what she called “geopolitical continuity,” recognizing how Lumumba was seen as “the embodiment of freedom against colonialism and neocolonialism.”
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