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Event war Africa

First Congo War

1996 CE – 1997 CE

A coalition of African states and Congolese rebels overthrew Mobutu Sese Seko's 32-year dictatorship.

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1996–1997 war in central Africa

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Conflict · Africa

First Congo War

1996 CE – 1997 CE

A coalition of African states and Congolese rebels overthrew Mobutu Sese Seko's 32-year dictatorship. The war was triggered by the aftermath of the Rwandan genocide, when Hutu génocidaires fled to eastern Zaire. Kabila renamed the country the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Standing in 1996 CE

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