Mobutu's Hometown
Lion statues on a fountain in the entrance of the Eagle's Nest Palace, one of three extravagant residences built by the former ruler of Zaire Mobutu Sese Seko outside 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
