The following lists events that happened during 1978 in Zaire.
Incumbents President: Mobutu Sese Seko Prime Minister: Mpinga Kasenda
Events Date event May In the Battle of Kolwezi, French and Belgian airborne forces rescue European and Zairian hostages held by Congolese National Liberation Front (FLNC) rebels after they captured the city of Kolwezi.
See also Zaire History of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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