Political History of Congo Course
This course traces Congo's political journey from colonial rule to modern elections, linking leaders, wars, and global influences to today's governance issues. Perfect for humanities experts wanting enhanced analytical skills and solid case studies for research.

4 to 360 hours of flexible workload
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What Will I Learn?
Gain a structured overview of Congo's political history from late colonial times to now, covering key figures, institutions, and conflicts. Delve into independence struggles, Lumumba's era, secessions, Mobutu's one-party rule, the Congo wars, and transitions after 2003. Critically analyse archives, datasets, NGO reports, and historiographical debates to build research-ready insights.
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Develop Skills
- Analyse Congo's major political periods using a robust research framework.
- Map key actors, wars, and resources to clarify Congo's regional conflicts.
- Critically evaluate primary sources, archives, and datasets on Congolese politics.
- Assess leaders from Lumumba to Tshisekedi through comparative political analysis.
- Develop targeted research projects on Congo's state-building, violence, and collective memory.
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