First Congo War

The First Congo War, also known as Africa's First World War, was a civil and international military conflict that lasted from 24 October 1996 to 16 May 1997, primarily taking place in Zaire. The war resulted in the overthrow of Zairean President Mobutu Sese Seko, who was replaced by rebel leader Laurent-Désiré Kabila.

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Which happened first?

• First Congo War began 1 year after Operation Flash
• First Congo War began 2 years before Kosovo War
• First Congo War began 2 years after First Chechen War
• First Congo War began 2 years before Second Congo War
• First Congo War began 2 years before Eritrean–Ethiopian War

Timeline

1. First Chechen WarDecember 11, 1994 – August 31, 1996
2. Operation FlashMay 3, 1995
3. First Congo War (this page)October 24, 1996 – May 16, 1997
4. Eritrean–Ethiopian WarMay 6, 1998 – May 25, 2000
5. Kosovo WarFebruary 27, 1998 – June 11, 1999
6. Second Congo WarAugust 2, 1998 – June 30, 2003

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