Scenarios about 'Democratic Republic of Congo'
The Democratic Republic of Congo is a vast Central African nation with immense natural resources that gained independence from Belgium in 1960. Its post-colonial history has been marked by political instability, including the Mobutu dictatorship (1965-1997), civil wars, and ongoing conflicts over minerals and territorial control. In alternate history scenarios, the DRC often serves as a focal point for exploring different outcomes of decolonization, Cold War proxy conflicts, and the development of resource-rich nations under different political systems.
What If Kinshasa Developed Without Decades of Conflict?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Democratic Republic of Congo's capital city avoided the devastating cycle of political instability, dictatorship, and civil wars that hindered its development since independence.