Mobutu's Hometown
A vast terrace at the Eagle's Nest Palace, one of three extravagant residences built by the former ruler of Zaire Mobutu Sese Seko in and around his native village of Gbadolite in Equateur province. The town and properties were looted by rebel forces during the country's civil war..Kawele, DR Congo. 18/03/2009..Photo © J.B. Russell