DR Congo buries tooth of independence hero, Patrice Lumumba after 60 years
A ceremony is being held in the Democratic Republic of Congo to bury the gold-crowned tooth of independence hero Patrice Lumumba more than 60 years after he was assassinated.
It is the only part of his body that exists after his remains were dissolved in acid.
The Belgian policeman who oversaw the disposal took the tooth as a trophy.
It was returned to the family last week and has toured several parts of DR Congo in a coffin.
People have been able to pay their respects ahead of the funeral that is taking place in the capital, Kinshasa.
President Félix Tshisekedi, Lumumba's family and other dignitaries are at the service which is taking place before the coffin is transferred to a specially built mausoleum.
Source: BBC
