Laurent-Désiré Kabila

Laurent-Désiré Kabila (November 27, 1939 – January 16, 2001), or simply Laurent Kabila (US: ), was a Congolese revolutionary and politician. He was the third President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from May 17, 1997 until his assassination on January 16, 2001, when he overthrew Mobutu Sese Seko.

 Death 
On January 16, 2001, Kabila was shot dead by one of his bodyguards. He was 61 years old. He was replaced as president eight days later by his son Joseph.

References

Category:1939 births
Category:2001 deaths
Category:Assassinated people
Category:Presidents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Category:National presidents assassinated in the 21st century