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List of presidents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

List of presidents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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This is a list of presidents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly the Republic of the Congo and Zaire) since the country's independence in 1960.

"President of Zaire" redirects here. For the only president while the country was named Zaire, see Mobutu Sese Seko.
Not to be confused with List of presidents of the Republic of the Congo.

The current President is Félix Tshisekedi, since 24 January 2019.[1]

List of officeholders

(Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office)

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Timeline

Félix TshisekediJoseph KabilaLaurent-Désiré KabilaMobutu Sese SekoJoseph Kasa-Vubu

Rank by time in office

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See also

Notes

  1. Previously named Joseph-Désiré Mobutu; changed name on 10 January 1972 due to the policy of Zairianisation.

References

  1. [1]
    Makumeno, Emery (31 December 2023). "DR Congo election: President Felix Tshisekedi declared landslide winner". BBC. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  2. [2]
    "Congo Changes Name To the Zaire Republic". New York Times. Reuters. 28 October 1971. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
  3. [3]
    Howard W. French (17 May 1997). "MOBUTU GIVES UP, LEAVING KINSHASA AND CEDING POWER". New York Times. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
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