Democratic Republic of the Congo
DRC Timeline -- Prehistory to Prehistory to Beginning of Belgian Administration
A chronology of key events in DRC's history
DRC Timeline -- Beginning of Belgian Administration to End of Katanga Secession
A chronology of key events in DRC's history
DRC Timeline -- End of Katanga Secession to Rebellion in Shaba
A chronology of key events in DRC's history
DRC Timeline -- Rebellion in Shaba to Genocide in Neighboring Rwanda
A chronology of key events in DRC's history
DRC Timeline -- Genocide in Neighboring Rwanda to Assassination of Kabila
A chronology of key events in DRC's history
DRC Timeline -- Assassination of Laurent-Désiré Kabila to Present Day
A chronology of key events in DRC's history
Luba Kingdom?
What was the Luba Kingdom?
M23
What is the M23?
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.
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.)
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.