Democratic Republic of the Congo

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59 Moments
2012
Rebels in DR Congo withdraw from Goma
M23 rebels capture DR Congo city Goma
DR Congo government and CNDP rebels sign peace deal
2011
2009
2006
Kabila Wins Presidential Election and Assumes Office in December 2006
2002
Mount Nyiragongo Eruption Impacts Surrounding Areas and Lake Kivu
2001
Kabila's son to be sworn in as president
1998
The Second Congo War commenced
1997
Completion of the Capture of Zaire's Capital by Rebel Forces
1996
The First Congo War erupted
1992
1990
1974
Zaire Participates in 1974 FIFA World Cup
1971
Mobutu Sese Seko officially renamed the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the Republic of Zaire
1965
Mobutu Sese Seko seized power in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
1961
Dag Hammarskjöld plane crash during congo crisis
1960
Removal of Patrice Lumumba from Office and Subsequent Handover to Katangan Authorities
1908
Congo Free State transitioned to the Belgian Congo
1885
1879