When was Joseph Kabila born?

Joseph Kabila was born on 4 June 1971 in Hewa Bora.

What positions has Joseph Kabila held?

Positions held by Joseph Kabila include: President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (2001–2019).

Where did Joseph Kabila study?

Joseph Kabila was educated at Makerere University, Washington International University, PLA National Defence University, University of Johannesburg.

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Joseph Kabila

President of the DR Congo from 2001 to 2019

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Joseph Kabila Kabange is a Congolese politician and former military officer who was the fourth president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 2001 to 2019. He took office ten days after the assassination of his father, President Laurent-Désiré Kabila, in the context of the Second Congo War. He was allowed to remain in power as the president of the new transitional government after the 2002 peace agreements ended the war. Kabila founded the People's Party for Reconstruction and Democracy (PPRD) and was elected president in 2006. He was re-elected for a second term in 2011. Since stepping down after the 2018 election, Kabila, as a former president, is a senator for life. Kabila was the country's second-longest serving president.

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Born: 4 June 1971 wd
Place of birth: Hewa Bora wd
Citizenship: Democratic Republic of the Congo wd
Occupation: politician, military personnel wd
Political party: People's Party for Reconstruction and Democracy wd
Education: Makerere University, Washington International University, PLA National Defence University, University of Johannesburg wd
Spouse: Olive Lembe di Sita wd

Positions held wd

President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (26 January 2001 – 25 January 2019)

Awards wd

Order of the Republic of Serbia
National Order of the Leopard

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Suited and booted: How Joseph Kabila went from president to rebel leader31 October 2026
Fears grow in DRC as former President Joseph Kabila joins rebellion18 October 2026
Ex-president named leader of new DR Congo rebel coalition13 October 2026

Questions

When was Joseph Kabila born?: Joseph Kabila was born on 4 June 1971 in Hewa Bora.
What positions has Joseph Kabila held?: Positions held by Joseph Kabila include: President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (2001–2019).
Where did Joseph Kabila study?: Joseph Kabila was educated at Makerere University, Washington International University, PLA National Defence University, University of Johannesburg.

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