Who assassinated Laurent-Désiré Kabila?
One of his opponents
A foreign agent
One of his bodyguards
An unknown assailant
Answer
Laurent-Désiré Kabila, Then president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, was assassinated by one of his bodyguards named Rashidi Kasereka in 2001. The motive behind the assassination is still unclear, but it is believed to be related to a power struggle within Kabila's inner circle. Kasereka was part of Kabila's security detail and took advantage of his proximity to shoot the president at close range.
Test Your Knowledge: The Legacy of Laurent-Désiré Kabila, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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