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Was Kabila ever overthrown from presidency during his lifetime?

  • Yes

  • No

  • He voluntarily stepped down

  • He was forced to resign

Answer

No, Kabila was never overthrown during his lifetime. He served as the president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from 1997 to 2001 and again from 2001 until his assassination in 2001. He was succeeded by his son, Joseph Kabila.
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