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The Second Congo War, [a] also known as Africa's World War [9] or the Great War of Africa, was a major conflict that began on 2 August 1998 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), just over a year after the First Congo War.
II wojna domowa w Kongu (określana również jako afrykańska wojna światowa [2] i wielka wojna afrykańska) – konflikt zbrojny, trwający od sierpnia 1998 roku do oficjalnego zakończenia w lipcu 2003, kiedy Tymczasowy Rząd Demokratycznej Republiki Konga przejął władzę.
The First Congo War, [c] also known as Africa's First World War, [29] was a civil and international military conflict that lasted from 24 October 1996 to 16 May 1997, primarily taking place in Zaire (which was renamed the Democratic Republic of the Congo during the conflict).
20 cze 2024 · Learn about the history and current situation of the ongoing violence in eastern DRC, which has killed millions since 1996. Explore the causes, actors, and consequences of the First and Second Congo Wars, as well as the recent elections and humanitarian crisis.
21 lut 2024 · Escalating tensions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have once again drawn global attention to the security crisis in the African country’s mineral-rich eastern region.
29 paź 2024 · The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) crisis stems from a series of post-colonial battles from power, which began after the country gained independence from Belgium in 1960. Decades of conflict have been fuelled by ethnic tensions, political rivalries, corruption and fighting for control of valuable natural resources.
Attacks were carried out by various armed groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2021 and 2022. The attacks have killed 629 and injured 321 (not including rebel casualties). At least 82 perpetrators were also killed and one injured in these attacks.
