Who backed Kabila during his rise to power?
The United States
Rwanda and Uganda
China
The UK
Answer
Rwanda and Uganda played pivotal roles in supporting Laurent Kabila's ascent to power in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) during the First Congo War (1996-1997). These neighboring countries provided crucial military and financial assistance to Kabila's rebel group, the Alliance of Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Congo (AFDL), enabling him to overthrow the regime of Mobutu Sese Seko and become president of the DRC.
Test Your Knowledge: The Legacy of Laurent-Désiré Kabila, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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