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Mobutu Sese Seko, the longtime ruler of Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo), was a formidable figure in African politics. Laurent-Désiré Kabila, a charismatic and determined leader, emerged as a steadfast opponent of Mobutu's regime. Kabila's unwavering resistance and relentless pursuit of democratic change set the stage for the eventual downfall of Mobutu's authoritarian rule.