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1988 in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Explore 2 historical events and records for Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1988.

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Historical records for Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1988

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March

7 March 1988

Appointment as First State Commissioner

Pida Nbagui, Sambwa · Kinshasa · Prime Minister of Zaire · Government / Government of the Congo

Mobutu appoints Sambwa Pida Nbagui to lead the government.

November

26 November 1988

Return as First State Commissioner

Kengo wa Dondo, Leon · Kinshasa · Prime Minister of Zaire · Government / Government of the Congo

Kengo returns to head the government during continuing economic austerity.

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