1996 in Zaire
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The following lists events that happened during 1996 in Zaire.
Incumbents
- President: Mobutu Sese Seko
- Prime Minister: Léon Kengo wa Dondo
Events
| Date | event |
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| January 8 | A Zairean cargo plane crashes into a crowded market in the center of the capital Kinshasa , killing 300.
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| October 24 | Rwanda invades Zaire, starting the First Congo War. |
Births
- 5 March - Emmanuel Mudiay, basketball player
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