Which country did Kabila renme after becoming the President?
Zaire
Rwanda
Uganda
Egypt
Answer
The Democratic Republic of the Congo, previously known as Zaire, underwent a name change after Laurent-Désiré Kabila assumed the presidency in 1997. The country's official name was changed to "République démocratique du Congo" (DRC) in a move that symbolized a departure from the policies and legacy of the former dictator Mobutu Sese Seko, who had ruled Zaire for over three decades.
Test Your Knowledge: The Legacy of Laurent-Désiré Kabila, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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