Congo Crisis - Wikipedia
The Congo Crisis (French: Crise congolaise) was a period of political upheaval and conflict between 1960 and 1965 in the Republic of the Congo (today the Democratic Republic of the Congo).
Sub-Saharan Africa 1960: Congo Crisis - Omniatlas
Historical Map of Sub-Saharan Africa (14 July 1960 - Congo Crisis: Belgium reluctantly granted its Congo colony independence in June 1960 but delayed ceding control of the armed forces to the new government.
Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Jun 20, 2024 · Learn about sources of continued violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo and how the United Nations, African Union, and neighboring countries are struggling to curtail it.
The Congo crisis - Encyclopedia Britannica
5 days ago · The triggering events behind the “Congo crisis” were the mutiny of the army (the Force Publique) near Léopoldville on July 5 and the subsequent intervention of Belgian paratroopers, ostensibly to protect the lives of Belgian citizens.
The Congo Crisis of 1960-1965: History, Causes & Effects
Oct 9, 2022 · The Congo Crisis (1960-1965), the first major crisis in Sub-Saharan Africa post-colonial era, claimed over 95,000 lives. Below, World History Edu explores the major causes of the 1960 Congo Crisis, the key figures involved in the crisis, how it was resolved, and the effects on the country today.
Sub-Saharan Africa 1961: UN Action Against Katanga - Omniatlas
Historical Map of Sub-Saharan Africa (18 September 1961 - UN Action Against Katanga: A major step towards defusing the Congo Crisis occurred in August 1961, when Gizenga agreed to recognize the government in Léopoldville.
Information and maps are from various sources and not the original work of USCRI. All information is subject to change. The situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is one of the most enduring and complex humanitarian crises in the world.
Congo in Crisis: The Rise and Fall of Katangan Secession
When the Republic of the Congo (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo) became independent from Belgium in June 1960, the new country immediately descended into a political chaos known as the “Congo Crisis.”
2021–2024 Democratic Republic of the Congo attacks - Wikipedia
Attacks were carried out by various armed groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2021 and 2022. The attacks have killed 629 and injured 321 (not including rebel casualties). At least 82 perpetrators were also killed and one injured in these attacks.
Congo: Crisis in the Congo - Situation Map - ReliefWeb
Sep 2, 2003 · Map on Congo about Protection and Human Rights; published on 2 Sep 2003 by ReliefWeb