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1978 in Zaire
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1978
The following lists events that happened during 1978 in Zaire.
Incumbents
President: Mobutu Sese Sekohttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Mobutu-Sese-Seko Mobutu Sese Seko Encyclopædia Britannica 2 March 2026
Prime Minister: Mpinga Kasenda
Events
Date event May In the Battle of Kolwezi, French and Belgian airborne forces rescue European and Zairian hostages held by Congolese National Liberation Front (FLNC) rebels after they captured the city of Kolwezi.
See also
Zaire
History of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
References
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Sources
1978
Category:Years of the 20th century in Zaire
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