Timeline of the Congo
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Updated: 13 Nov 2017
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Created byLandon Cramer
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First european visitEuropean colonizationThe Congo Free StateThe Congo is annexed from Belgium stateBelgium loses controlCongo's independence establishedPrime minister Lumumba is dismissedLumumba is arrestedLumumba is murderedTshombe is appointed prime minister of CongoPresident and prime minister are oustedJoseph Mobutu renames country to ZaireZaire's economy deterioratesCoalition government formedGovernment dividesKengo Wa Dondo is appointed prime ministerRebels capture the capitalLaurent-Desire Kabila is installed as presidentRebels take control of eastern DR CongoCease fire in LusakaUN forces monitor ceasefirePresident Kabila is shotMount Nyiragongo eruptsPeace deal signedInterim parliament is inauguratedCoup attempt by rebel guardsNew Constitution adoptedNational flag adoptedFirst free electionBorder dispute defusedMajor Ebola outbreakRebel conflict increasesDR Congo backs assault in UgandaMilitary action against Tutsi RebelsConstitution changedKabila re-electedM23 rebel movement and DR Congo arms embargo$8 billion debt reliefPeriods
The Rise of the Kongo EmpireEastern Zaire is captured by rebel forcesRebel conflict
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