Political History of Congo Course
Discover Congo's political story from colonial days to recent elections. Link leaders, wars, and world powers to today's government talks. Perfect for humanities workers wanting better analysis and ready-to-use research examples on state building, violence, and memory in Congo.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course gives a clear overview of Congo's political history from late colonial times to now, covering main players, systems, and fights. Learn about independence, Lumumba, breakaways, Mobutu's one-party rule, the big wars, and changes after 2003. Use archives, data, NGO papers, and history debates to build strong research skills.
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Develop skills
- Analyze Congo's main political periods using a clear research framework.
- Map key players, wars, and resources to explain Congo's local conflicts.
- Critically review main sources, archives, and data on Congo politics.
- Assess leaders from Lumumba to Tshisekedi with comparison tools.
- Plan targeted research on Congo's state growth, violence, and history.
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