CapitalKinshasa Independência30 Junho 1960 (from Belgium) Feriado nacionalanniversary of independence from Belgium, 30 Junho (1960) Constitución24 Junho 1967, emendada Agosto 1974, revisada 15 Fevereiro 1978, emendada Abril 1990; transitional constitution promulgada in Abril 1994; following successful rebellion the new government announced on 29 Maio 1997 a program of constitutional reform and, in Novembro 1998, a draft constitution was approved by President KABILA and awaits ratification pelo referendum nacional Sufrágio18 anos de idade; universal y compulsório Poder Executivochefe do estado:Laurent Desire KABILA (desde 17 May 1997); note - the president is both chefe do estado and cabeça de governo
cabeça de governo:Laurent Desire KABILA (desde 17 May 1997); note - the president is both chefe do estado and cabeça de governo
cabinet:National Executive Council, appointed by the president
elections:before Laurent Desire KABILA seized power, the president was elected by popular vote for a seven-year term; election last held 29 July 1984 (next was scheduled to be held in May 1997); formerly, the prime minister was elected by the High Council of the Republic; note - the term of the former government expired in 1991, elections were not held, and former Presidente MOBUTU continued in office until his government was militarily defeated by KABILA on 17 May 1997
election results:results of the last election before the coup were: MOBUTU Sese Seko Kuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga reelected president in 1984 without opposition
note:Marshal MOBUTU Sese Seko Kuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga was president from 24 November 1965 until forced into exile on 16 May 1997 when his government was overthrown militarily by Laurent Desire KABILA, who immediately assumed governing authority; in his 29 May 1997 inaugural address, Presidente KABILA announced a two-year time table for political reform leading to elections by April 1999; subsequently, in December 1998, Presidente KABILA announced that elections would be postponed until all foreign military forces attempting his overthrow had withdrawn from the country |
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