1996 in Zaire

The following lists events that happened during 1996 in Zaire.

Incumbents President: Mobutu Sese Seko Prime Minister: Léon Kengo wa Dondo

Events

Date event January 8 A Zairean cargo plane crashes into a crowded market in the center of the capital Kinshasa, killing 300. October 24 Rwanda invades Zaire, starting the First Congo War.

Births

5 March - Emmanuel Mudiay, basketball player

See also

Zaire History of the Democratic Republic of the Congo First Congo War

References