Clémentine Shakembo Kamanga
Clémentine Shakembo Kamanga was born on 25 January 1950. She is an ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Congo to Germany.
| Clémentine Shakembo Kamanga | |
|---|---|
| Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Congo to Germany | |
| Incumbent
January 2009 - | |
| Diplomatic Adviser to the Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office
August 2007 - October 2008 | |
| Head of the America, Asia and Oceania Department in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office
2002 - 2007 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 January 1950 (age 64)
Lusambo, DR Congo |
| Political party | Alliance for Italy |
| Spouse(s) | Frédéric Kamanga |
| Alma mater | University of Paris VIII |
| Profession | Diplomat |
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Biography[edit]
Kamanga served abroad at the Embassies of the (then) Republic of Zaire in Washington D.C. (1980-1984) and Lisbon (1988-2000). She later headed the America, Asia, and Oceania Section (2002-2007) and was an advisor to the Foreign Minister. She speaks French, English and Portuguese.
Education[edit]
She obtained a degree and masters of Psychology in the University of Paris VIII. Ms. Kamanga completed a traineeship in International Relations with the UN in Moscow in 1979. In 1984 she completed a course on International Relations again in Paris, this time at the International Institute of Public Administration.
Notable Work[edit]
In 2009 Kamanga was honored at the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Séminaire Politico-Stratégique and the 4th Stage of Senior executives for the Missions Leadership in Peacekeeping.
An active feminist, Ms Kamanga was co-founder in 2001 of the Provost Marshal / ASBL (Multidisciplinary Group of Congolese Women), and is an honorary member of the NGO “Propre”, operating in the field of environmental protection. H. E. Kamanga has contributed to publications, including a book on the contribution of women to the process of national development - “L’apport de la Femme dans le Processus de Development National”, and “Penser le Pouvoir”.
Futher Infotmation[edit]
ICD Lecture at Congo Embassy Event (Berlin, March 2014).
ICD Interview (Berlin, March 2011).
