kinshasa  /kɪn ˈʃɑ sə/ ? Meaning of "kinshasa"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the Congo river opposite Brazzaville

Quotes

  1. "My father was at the fight at Kinshasa because he's from Brazzaville," Tsonga told an astonished press pack on Saturday. "He took some photos, so I have some souvenirs."
    on Jan 25, 2008 By: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Source: Guardian Unlimited

  2. "We will try in Kinshasa, in Goma and in Kigali to renew contacts, which have never been completely severed, and to establish first perhaps a calming down, which then could lead us towards peace negotiations," Kouchner told Europe 1 radio before...
    on Nov 1, 2008 By: Bernard Kouchner Source: Deutsche Welle

  3. France's UN Ambassador Jean-Marc de La Sabliere said the council could not "keep silent after what happened a few days ago in Kinshasa."
    on Apr 3, 2007 By: Jean-Marc de La Sabliere Source: Washington Post

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