Honoris Causa

Born in 1931 in Charleroi (Belgium), he got his Medical Doctor degree in 1955. He then pursued clinical specialty training, first in vascular surgery in Lyon (France) and later in orthopedic surgery at the University of Rochester, NY, USA. He was accredited as Specialist in 1961. In 1962, he was …

Born in Kipushi (Katanga, DR Congo) in 1933, after taking Greeks and Latin in secondary school he studied Philosophy and Theology at the Major Seminairy of Moba (former Baudouinville). He pursued his studies at Lovanium University in Kinshasa where graduated in Theology. He then conducted research at the Catholic University …

Born in 1936 in Quiévrain, Belgium, he obtained his Medical Doctor degree at the Catholic University of Louvain in 1960, and the degree of Specialist in Internal Medicine in 1965. He then climbed through all levels of the clinical profession: Resident, Deputy Head of Clinic, Associate Head of Clinic, Head …

Born in Ixelles, Belgium, in 1946, Colette BRAECKMAN has no family ties with Congo. However, having become a journalist at ‘‘La Cité’’ after studying languages, she has always been interested in Africa. After having been hired at ‘‘Le Soir’’ and having travelled as a reporter across Africa and the world, …