Laurent Kabila
Laurent Kabila was a Congolese revolutionary leader who played a pivotal role in the overthrow of longtime dictator Mobutu Sese Seko in 1997, subsequently becoming the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). His rule was marked by conflict and controversy, including the use of child soldiers and the escalation of violence that led to the Second Congo War, one of the deadliest conflicts in African history. Kabila's presidency ended in his assassination in 2001, leaving a legacy of turmoil and instability in the DRC.
Born on Nov 27, 1939 (85 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 23,878 | $2,700,000 | 950$ |
| Ghana | 1 | 5.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 31,072,945 | 41,156 | $67,000 | 89$ |
| Totals | 2 | 98,958,956 | 65,034 | $2,767,000 | 1,039$ |
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Ghana:
Joseph Kabila succeeded his father Laurent, who was shot dead in 2001.
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United Kingdom:
Joseph Kabila was just 29 at the time he succeeded his father Laurent, who was shot dead in 2001.
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United Kingdom:
Kabila succeeded his father Laurent, who was shot dead in 2001.
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United Kingdom:
Joseph Kabila succeeded his father Laurent, who was shot dead in 2001.
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United Kingdom:
Kabila led DR Congo for 18 years, after succeeding his father Laurent, who was shot dead in 2001.
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Slovakia:
Joseph Kabila's father, Laurent Kabila, was assassinated in 2001.
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Mozambique:
Laurent Kabila was the father of Joseph Kabila and was assassinated, leading to Joseph's rise to power.
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Kenya:
Laurent Kabila rose to power after the overthrow of Mobutu Sese Seko.
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Nigeria:
Kabila was assassinated by one of his child soldiers after his Rwandan and Ugandan backers turned against him for neglecting them.
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