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Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1998

Historical records for Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1998, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

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4Events
2Named people
3Places
2Categories

Historical records

July

27 July 1998Expulsion of Foreign Military PersonnelLaurent-Desire Kabila

Kinshasa · Government / Government of the Congo

Kabila orders foreign military personnel who supported his rebellion to leave the country.

August

2 August 1998Second Congo War BeginsLaurent-Desire Kabila

Eastern Congo · Government / Government of the Congo

Faces a new rebellion backed by Rwanda and Uganda as the Second Congo War begins in eastern Congo.

August 1998Defense of Kinshasa during Kitona OffensiveLaurent-Desire Kabila

Kinshasa · Warfare / Military

Survives a rebel offensive toward Kinshasa after allied Angolan and Zimbabwean forces intervene.

August 1998RCD Rebellion FormedErnest Wamba dia Wamba

Goma · Warfare / Military

Emerges as an early leader of the Rally for Congolese Democracy during the rebellion against Laurent Kabila.

Names involved

Ernest Wamba dia WambaLaurent-Desire Kabila

Places involved

Eastern CongoGomaKinshasa

Provenance

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