Question

Outline two political challenges that the Democratic Republic of Congo has faced since independence.

Answer 1

1. Civil war/Shaba rebellion
2. Secession of Katanga/Kasai
3. Political assassinations
4. Military coups/overthrow of governments
5. Dictatorship/suppression of democracy
6. Existence of militia groups
7. Political interference by former colonial masters/domination of public service by Belgians
8. Refugee crises
9. Political and ideological differences between Kasavubu and Mobutu
10. Interference of UNO in the affairs of DRC
11. Army mutiny
12. Tribalism/ethnicity conflicts
13. Banning of political parties