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Civil war, drawing in several neighboring countries (Africa's first world war)
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After his father was killed by a bodyguard, Joseph Kabila took over his role in January
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First free elections in four decades. Joseph Kabila wins the run-off vote
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Representatives of 11 African countries sign an accord in Ethiopia pledging to help end the conflict in DR Congo. The M23 rebel group declared a ceasefire ahead of the talks
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Dozens killed in protests against proposed electoral law changes which the opposition said were designed to allow President Kabila to remain in power.
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As Joseph is trying to hold onto power, he postpones the election to 2017
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After Joseph Kabila had served his two terms which is constitutionally as long as he can serve, reelections come up in November of 2016
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Ex-Katanga Governor Moïse Katumbi declares intention to run for president. He subsequently faces arrest, but leaves the country for medical treatment.
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Joseph keeps taking hold of power, making the election postponed to 2018
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UN says some 2,000 people have been killed in ethnically-inspired violence in recent months in Kasai province, where numerous mass graves have been found.