Belgian king regrets colonial 'humiliation' in landmark Congo trip

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi (right) greets Philippe at Kinshasa's N'djili International Airport.

By  AFP

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  • King Philippe amplified remorse he first voiced two years ago over Belgium's brutal colonial rule -- an era that historians say saw millions die.

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