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Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination

Saturday, January 16, 2027
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🏪 What's open

  • Banks Closed
  • Government offices Closed
  • Schools Closed
  • Shops Varies
  • Restaurants Reduced
  • Public transit Reduced
  • Stock market Closed
  • Post office Closed

📣 Traveler notes

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a large, populous nation in Central Africa and is recognized as the world's largest Francophone country.

  • Large and populous landscape
  • Predominantly French-speaking environment
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About this holiday

On January 16, 2001, Laurent-Désiré Kabila, the president of the DR Congo, was assassinated at his official residence in Kinshasa by a bodyguard. The event is linked to internal political tensions and reports involving former child soldiers.