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Eddy Kapend

Congolese military personnel

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Eddy Kapend is a military officer from the Democratic Republic of the Congo who served as former president Laurent-Désiré Kabila's close military advisor and as the second-in-command of the Congolese army. In 2001, Kabila was assassinated by Rachidi Kasereka in his office, and Kapend killed Rachidi minutes later. In a trial widely criticized by international human rights organizations, Kapend and 80 others were convicted of participation in Kabila's killing and were sentenced to death. Released on January 8 by presidential pardon, he was exceptionally appointed by the current president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, as brigadier general commander of the army in the province of Haut-Katanga on October 19, 2023. A 2011 investigative film, Murder in Kinshasa, reviewed the evidence that Kapend was not involved in Kabila's killing.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Katanga Province wd
Citizenship
Democratic Republic of the Congo wd
Occupation
military personnel wd
Education
Université de Lubumbashi wd

Positions held wd

  • President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (16 January 2001 – 17 January 2001)

Questions

When was Eddy Kapend born?
Eddy Kapend was born on 1960 in Katanga Province.
What positions has Eddy Kapend held?
Positions held by Eddy Kapend include: President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (2001–2001).
Where did Eddy Kapend study?
Eddy Kapend was educated at Université de Lubumbashi.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Eddy Kapend · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q3047334 · CC0 1.0

Last updated · facts checked 14 November 2026

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"Eddy Kapend". DigiNepal. Last updated 8 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/eddy-kapend. Retrieved 14 November 2026.

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