Albert Kalonji (b. 1919 or 1929) is a Congolese politician best known for leading the short-lived secessionist state of South Kasai during the Congo Crisis. Kalonji, a Luba chief, was a leader (with Joseph Ileo) of a moderate faction of Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba's MNC.
Mouvement National Congolais-Kalonji Mouvement National Congolais South Kasai Luba people Republic of the Congo (Léopoldville) Moise Tshombe Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Katanga Province Patrice Lumumba Moderate Mobutu Sese Seko Tribal chief Congo Crisis Secession Coup d'état Diamond Republic of the Congo Democratic Republic of the Congo Country Belgium French language United States
