Laurent-Désiré Kabila was from Zaire, the country now known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He was a prominent political and military leader who played a pivotal role in the country's history. Kabila was born in the village of Hewa Bora in 1939 and became actively involved in political activities during the 1960s.
Test Your Knowledge: The Legacy of Laurent-Désiré Kabila, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo