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Who was Laurent-Désiré Kabila's successor?

  • His brother

  • His military advisor

  • His son Joseph

  • His wife

Answer

Joseph Kabila succeeded his father, Laurent-Désiré Kabila, as the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The elder Kabila was assassinated in 2001, prompting Then-30-year-old Joseph to assume power. Despite various challenges and conflicts during his presidency, Joseph Kabila remained in office until 2018 when he stepped down after serving two terms, thus marking the first peaceful transition of power in the country's history.
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