Democratic Republic of the Congo
Once the Kongo kingdom, Belgium's King Leopold II claimed most of the Congo basin in 1876 - the most brutal of all European colonial experiments. Belgium took over the country in 1908, after international outcry, as the Belgian Congo. Independence was achieved in 1960 under the name Congo-Kinshasa. The country was renamed Zaire in 1971 and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (or DRC) in 1997.
Background Notes: Democratic Republic of the Congo
A useful potted history is included with these US Department of State Background Notes on Democratic Republic of the Congo. Also included is a range of political, economic, and geographical data, as well as information on its people, defense, and relations with the US.
A useful potted history is included with these US Department of State Background Notes on Democratic Republic of the Congo. Also included is a range of political, economic, and geographical data, as well as information on its people, defense, and relations with the US.
Zaire - Library of Congress Country Studies
The Library of Congress Country Study for Zaire (now the DRC) provides an excellent and fairly detailed history of the country. This information was originally compiled for the US Department of Army in case of potential deployment -- examining the historical, social, economic, and political background the country. (The only problem with this site is the awkwardness of navigating so many pages.)
The Library of Congress Country Study for Zaire (now the DRC) provides an excellent and fairly detailed history of the country. This information was originally compiled for the US Department of Army in case of potential deployment -- examining the historical, social, economic, and political background the country. (The only problem with this site is the awkwardness of navigating so many pages.)
Democratic Republic of the Congo History from Lonely Planet
A quirky, colloquial presentation of Democratic Republic of the Congo’s history presented by LonelyPlanet.com. Makes awfully good reading and may galvanize your interest in Africa’s regional history. Not only suitable for travelers.
A quirky, colloquial presentation of Democratic Republic of the Congo’s history presented by LonelyPlanet.com. Makes awfully good reading and may galvanize your interest in Africa’s regional history. Not only suitable for travelers.
Democratic Republic of the Congo - a Country Profile from the BBC
An extremely brief historical overview accompanies this BBC Country Profile of Democratic Republic of the Congo. Of particular interest are the simplified regional map (see where the country is in Africa), a photograph of Democratic Republic of the Congo’s current Chief of State, and details about the countries media.
An extremely brief historical overview accompanies this BBC Country Profile of Democratic Republic of the Congo. Of particular interest are the simplified regional map (see where the country is in Africa), a photograph of Democratic Republic of the Congo’s current Chief of State, and details about the countries media.
Timeline for Democratic Republic of the Congo from the BBC
A chronology of important events in the history of Democratic Republic of the Congo given by year (and for more recent events by month also).
A chronology of important events in the history of Democratic Republic of the Congo given by year (and for more recent events by month also).
CIA World Fact Book: Democratic Republic of the Congo
A useful map and a range of geographical, political, and economic facts which are mostly up-to-date. Unfortunately this country profile lacks historical information (except for independence date), but the population statistics are probably the best available.
A useful map and a range of geographical, political, and economic facts which are mostly up-to-date. Unfortunately this country profile lacks historical information (except for independence date), but the population statistics are probably the best available.
Democratic Republic of the Congo's Chief of State & Cabinet Ministers
Updated weekly, this list of Democratic Republic of the Congo's Chief of State and Cabinet Ministers is provided by the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States of America.
Updated weekly, this list of Democratic Republic of the Congo's Chief of State and Cabinet Ministers is provided by the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States of America.
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Amnesty annual report, 2003
Amnesty International report on human rights violations and media restrictions in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Amnesty International report on human rights violations and media restrictions in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
News and Current Affairs in DRC from AlertNet
As well as the usual Country Profile information available on the web, AlertNet offers up to date news headlines about humanitarian efforts and crises in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
As well as the usual Country Profile information available on the web, AlertNet offers up to date news headlines about humanitarian efforts and crises in Democratic Republic of the Congo.