Contemporary era · 1996 – 1997
First Congo War
The First Congo War, also known as Africa's First World War, was a civil and international military conflict that lasted from 24 October 1996 to 16 May 1997, primarily taking place in Zaire (which was renamed the Democratic Republic of the Congo during the conflict). The war resulted in the overthrow of Zairean President Mobutu Sese Seko, who was replaced by rebel leader Laurent-Désiré Kabila.
- When
- 24 Oct 1996 – 16 May 1997
- Where
- Zaire
- Era
- Contemporary
People
Robert Mugabe1924 – 20192nd President of Zimbabwe from 1987 to 2017
Omar al-Bashirb. 1944President of Sudan from 1989 to 2019
Mobutu Sese Seko1930 – 1997Congolese politician and military officer, the first and only president of Zaire from 1971 to 1997 (1930 – 1997).jpg/330px-Visit_of_Laurent_D%C3%A9sir%C3%A9_Kabila%2C_President_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_Congo%2C_to_the_EC_(cropped).jpg)
Laurent-Désiré Kabila1939 – 2001Former President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (1939-2001)
Before and after
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