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The following lists events that happened during 1901 in the Congo Free State .
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The following lists events that happened during 1901 in the Congo Free State .
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| Bukavu is established by the colonial authorities. [1] | |
| The Compagnie du Kasai is established with head office at Dima. [2] | |
| 26 July | Mission sui juris of Kasaï Supérieur in established |
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