August 1998
RCD Rebellion Formed
Emerges as an early leader of the Rally for Congolese Democracy during the rebellion against Laurent Kabila.
Historical place archive
Browse historical events and people recorded at Goma in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
Emerges as an early leader of the Rally for Congolese Democracy during the rebellion against Laurent Kabila.
Signs a peace agreement with the government and other armed groups intended to reduce conflict in the Kivus.
Concludes an agreement providing for CNDP political participation and integration of its fighters into national institutions.
Commands M23 forces during their seizure of Goma, the capital of North Kivu.
M23 forces enter Goma while Congolese troops continue resisting in parts of the city.
Provenance
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