October 1996Alliance of Democratic Forces FormedLaurent-Desire Kabila
Becomes political leader of the AFDL coalition challenging Mobutu's rule in eastern Zaire.
Historical records for Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1996, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Becomes political leader of the AFDL coalition challenging Mobutu's rule in eastern Zaire.
Mobutu's government mobilises against the expanding Alliance of Democratic Forces for Liberation.
Leads the AFDL rebellion against Mobutu as fighting in eastern Zaire develops into the First Congo War.
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