18 April 2012Appointment as Prime MinisterAugustin Matata Ponyo
Kabila appoints former finance minister Matata Ponyo to head the government.
Historical records for Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2012, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Kabila appoints former finance minister Matata Ponyo to head the government.
Becomes a senior commander of the M23 rebellion formed by former CNDP officers who mutiny from the Congolese army.
Leads M23 forces as the rebellion captures the strategic border town of Bunagana.
Commands M23 forces during their seizure of Goma, the capital of North Kivu.
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