The courtyard of the former villa of Marshal Mobutu in Gbadolite, South Ubangi.
The interior in ruins of Mobutu's destroyed villa in Gbadolite.
A guard ensures the protection of the remaining palace assets.
Mr. Jumbo, former guard of the second palace in the village of Kawelé.
N'zekele Motel, built by Mobutu, was classified as a five-star hotel upon its opening in 1979. It hosted guests such as the Pope, the King of Belgium, and French President François Mitterrand.
Nature reclaims its place on the ruins of the former jungle's Versailles.
Portrait of Mr. Jumbo, former guard of Kawelé palace.
The entrance (Tour des lions) of Kawelé palace.
Muanda Airport in Gbadolite used to receive planes from all over the world.
Today, a rudimentary school is being established in the former Kawelé palace.
Students going to school located in former Mobutu's villa.
Portraits of the few classrooms in the school created in Mobutu's former palace.
Certain rooms are used as dwellings for villagers.
Group of children at the entrance of Mobutu's first palace in Gbadolite.
Cathedral notre dame de Misericorde.
Inside of cathedral de la misericorde, once adorned with gold objects and other precious materials. This is where Mobutu's first wife, Marie Antoinette, and at least three sons of the presidential couple were buried.
Monument erected in memory of Mama Antoinette Mobutu, Mobutu's first wife.
Children playing soccer in the streets of Gbadolite.