Congolese President Joseph Kabila originally rose to power a decade ago, at the age of 29, after the assassination of his father, Laurent. Laurent Kabila had become president after helping to oust dictator Mobutu Sese Seko. He appointed Joseph, the eldest of his 10 children, as chief of the country’s armed forces. After the elder […]
NEWSMAKER: JOSEPH KABILA
Posted December 9th, 2011 at 11:20 am (UTC-5)
Congolese President Joseph Kabila originally rose to power a decade ago, at the age of 29, after the assassination of his father, Laurent. Laurent Kabila had become president after helping to oust dictator Mobutu Sese Seko. He appointed Joseph, the eldest of his ten children, as chief of the country’s armed forces. After the elder […]
Congo’s Ruling Party Nominates President Kabila
Posted August 22nd, 2011 at 8:20 am (UTC-5)
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s ruling party has nominated President Joseph Kabila as its candidate for the November presidential election. The People’s Party for Reconstruction and Democracy announced the selection in Kinshasa Sunday, the last day of its convention. Mr. Kabila first came to power after the 2001 assassination of his father, Laurent Kabila. In […]
