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The Situation in Congo - From Mobutu to M23 Rebels Today w/ Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja (AR&D Ep. 6)

Guerrilla History

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Power Dynamics in Post-Mobutu Congo

This chapter explores the tumultuous historical events surrounding the end of the Mobutu regime in 1997 and the subsequent First Congo War. It examines the complex interactions among political leaders, military forces, and foreign powers that influenced the power transition to Laurent Desiree Kabila. The discussion highlights how these dynamics laid the groundwork for ongoing instability and challenges, including the rise of the M23 rebel group.

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