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History
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| The first Congolese citizen arrived in Raleigh near year 1960. A small community led by Dr. Nzuzi and Dr. Konde regrouped few Congolese living in the city. By the year 1978, the community had a bylaw and statute written.Ten years later, the community elected Mr. Panzu Palory Nzau and Mr. the Zairian Community (ZACOM), Communauté Zairoise (COZAR) in French. The community went through lethargy Mr. Kathy Katende, and Mr. Salomon Valaka the organization’ s rebirth enhanced the unity, social and cultural activities among Congolese living in the triangle. Under their leadership the community’s name changed to COCOM (Congolese Community) in 1997 when the country shifted from Zaire to Democratic Republic of Congo.Conflicts and crisis have never torn apart the organization because of the wisdom and the maturity of Congolese people. The latest took place during Mr. Ngoma Masiala’s leadership. |
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| The community faced a potential conflict that generated a split in two branches, one led by Mr. Guy Kasongo and inter-congolais (negotiation conference) that implemented a reconciliation process that was monitored by a team of five people: Mr. Adolfe Mwembyia, Mr. Claude Tshiunza, Mr. Papy Sukidi, Mr. Didier Mbenza, and Mr. Expedit Yabi Kidibu. This team succeeded negotiating a transitional executive committee that encompassed all group in conflict. The chosen members of the committee were, Mr. Ngoma Masiala (President) Mr. Titi Nzita (Vice-President), Mr. Adrien Kilemba (secretary), Mr Salomon Valaka (Assistant secretary), Mr. Maurice Toko, Mr. Medar Kimpioka. They led the transitional executive committee until July 2006, month during which general election was held. |
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