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Usumbura (1916 - 1962)

Belgian Congo
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After World War I, Usumbura was made the administrative center of the Belgian League of Nations mandate of Ruanda-Urundi in 1916. The name was changed to Bujumbura when Burundi became independent in 1962.
  1. Queen Elisabeth of Belgium visits Usumbura in Belgian Ruanda-Urundi
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    Queen Elisabeth of Belgium visits Usumbura in Belgian Ruanda-Urundi

    Queen Elisabeth of Belgium visits Usumbura in Belgian Ruanda-Urundi. Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BasedCongo #BelgianCongo #Usumbura #QueenElizabeth
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  2. King Baudouin visits Usumbura, Belgian Ruanda-Urundi
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    King Baudouin visits Usumbura, Belgian Ruanda-Urundi

    His Majesty King Baudouin Fith King Of the Belgians, and Fourth and last king of the Belgian Colonial Empire visits Usumbura in Belgian Ruanda-Urundi in 1955. Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BasedCongo #Usumbura #KingBaudouin #Burundi
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