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What position did Kabila find himself in after becoming the new president?

  • A puppet of his foreign backers

  • An independent ruler

  • A dictator

  • A transitional leader

Answer

A puppet of his foreign backers, Kabila owed his presidency to their support and was expected to do their bidding. This compromised his ability to act independently and make decisions in the best interests of his country, rendering him a mere figurehead without real power or autonomy.
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