Second Congo War
August 2, 1998 – July 18, 2003 · Kisangani
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War in the Democratic Republic of the Congo involving nine African countries and many armed groups. With the disease and famine it caused, millions died, the deadliest conflict since World War II.
Sides
DR Congo and allies
Joseph Kabila
belligerent leader
Sam Nujoma
belligerent leader
Robert Mugabe
belligerent leader
Emmerson Mnangagwa
belligerent leader
José Eduardo dos Santos
belligerent leader
Idriss Déby
belligerent leader
Laurent-Désiré Kabila
President of the DR Congo, Led the government side until his assassination in 2001
