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Kabila

Laurent . 1940--2001, Congolese politician and guerrilla leader: he overthrew the Mobutu regime in Za?re, becoming president of the renamed Democratic Republic of Congo (1997--2001): assassinated
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Congolese are suffering a lot because of one individual," said Katumbi, without mentioning his rival Kabila by name.
DR Congo's Moise Katumbi launches presidency bid
Critics accuse Kabila of postponing elections to maintain his grip on power, causing tensions to increase and provoking violence and deadly street demonstrations across the country since the end of 2016.
Anti-president protests in D.R. Congo kills 7
Tensions have been high in the DRC since Kabila refused to relinquish power after his second term as President expired in December 2016.
DRC: Death Toll Rises in Anti-Government Protests
The activists are demanding that Kabila commit to not changing the constitution to stand for a third term and to release political prisoners.
Teargas and checkpoints as Congo tries to stop anti-government demonstrations
The delay has fuelled suspicions Kabila will try to remove constitutional term limits that forbid him from running again.
Congo security forces accused of killing two during anti-government protests
This announcement is a welcome step in the fight against corruption in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but it is a step that must be followed with continued pressure on President Kabila and his government until they fully comply with their commitment to free and fair elections and a democratic transition, said Booker.
United States : Booker Statement On Treasury Sanctions on Close Associate of DRC President Kabila
Kabila was a prime suspect in the killing of Thomas Kumbayo, a World Vision staff last seen at an entertainment center near the town.
Senior rebel commander killed in S. Sudan's Gbudue state
Attempts at overcoming the DRC's simmering political crisis are all but dead and buried now as President Joseph Kabila (pictured, right) has declared that 2017 elections will not be possible, thereby contradicting a deal he signed last New Year's Eve that said the opposite.
Kabila to stay put
On June 26, Kabila accused the bishops of "seeking to create disorder.
Bishops demand elections
Under the signed agreement, Kabila should leave power by 2017 as national elections should be held.
Egypt to participate in UN peacekeeping mission in Congo
Sisi and Kabila will hold a press conference following their meeting at the Presidential Palace of Ittihadyia, the statement added.
Sisi meets with DR Congo President Kabila
Katumbi also served as governor of Katanga province in South Congo from 2007 until 2015, and has also stated that Kabila should step down from the presidency.
Will Congo's Next President be Jewish?

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