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Laurent-Desire Kabila Biography and Timeline

Follow Laurent-Desire Kabila through 4 dated historical records for Zaire.

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Laurent-Desire Kabila, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records

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1996–1997Years on this page

1996

18 October 1996

ADFL Rebellion

Rebel Leader · ADFL Leader · Eastern Zaire · Government / Government of Zaire

Leads the ADFL rebellion against Mobutu.

Role range: 1996-1997

18 October 1996

Rwandan-Backed Advance

Rebel Leader · ADFL Leader · Eastern Zaire · Government / Government of Zaire

Rwanda and Uganda provide major military support.

Role range: 1996-1997

1997

17 May 1997

Kabila Takes Kinshasa

President · President of Zaire · Kinshasa · Government / Government of Zaire

Takes power after ADFL forces enter Kinshasa.

Role range: 1996-1997 – 1997-2001

17 May 1997

Mobutu Government Overthrown

President · President of Zaire · Kinshasa · Government / Government of Zaire

Rwandan and Ugandan support is crucial to his victory.

Role range: 1996-1997 – 1997-2001

Records, sources and methodology

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