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As President of the Democratic Republic of Congo from 1997 to 2001, Laurent-Désiré Kabila's official title was President. He rose to power after leading a successful rebellion against Mobutu Sese Seko, the country's long-time dictator. During his presidency, Kabila focused on restoring stability and infrastructure in the war-torn nation, but faced challenges from both domestic rebel groups and external interventions.