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Read more about History Of The Democratic Republic Of The Congo:  Early Congolese History, The Congo Crisis (1960–1965), Zaire (1965–1996), First Congo War (1996–1997, Second Congo Wars (1998–2003), Transitional Government (2003–2006), Continued Conflicts, Re-election of Joseph Kabila, Former Names of Cities

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