Scenarios about 'Zaire'
Zaire was the name of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 1971 to 1997 under President Mobutu Sese Seko's authoritarian rule. The period was characterized by Mobutu's "authenticity" campaign promoting African cultural identity, widespread corruption, and economic deterioration despite the country's vast natural resources. In alternate history scenarios, Zaire often serves as a focal point for exploring different outcomes of post-colonial African development, Cold War proxy conflicts, or more stable political transitions in Central Africa.
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.