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Congo and Africa's World War: Crash Course World History 221
In which John Green teaches you about the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which used to be Zaire, which used to be The Belgian Congo, which used to be the Congo Free State, which used to be the region surrounding the Congo River Basin in central Africa. So the history of this place is a little convoluted. The history of Congo is central to the history of central Africa, and the Congo Wars embroiled neighboring countries like Uganda and Rwanda. John will talk you through the history of Congo and the region.
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Citation 1: David...
published: 16 Jan 2015
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What’s causing the conflict in DR Congo? - BBC Africa
What's causing the conflict in DR Congo?
Violence in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo has escalated in recent months, resulting in thousands of people fleeing and hundreds being killed.
Amid the rising unrest, tensions between DR Congo and its neighbouring country, Rwanda, have reached an all-time low as the two countries continue to blame each other for the crisis in the east.
These tensions threaten to undermine ongoing peace efforts in the region – prolonging the instability.
So how did this all begin? And what's being done about it? Joice Etutu explains.
Produced by Valentine Ngaruiya and Joice Etutu
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published: 08 Jul 2022
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Decolonization and Civil War in The Democratic Republic of the Congo | Casual Historian
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In 1960 the Democratic Republic of the Congo gained independence from Belgium. But the country swiftly fell into civil war.
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published: 18 Dec 2021
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The Congo: Militias and violence | DW Documentary
Militias rule northeastern Congo through fear and bloodshed. The central government has little to no authority here. Mama Faida saw her own family murdered - and joined a militia to seek revenge.
Many of the local people see the militias as their only chance at survival. If they don’t have the right stuff to be fighters or some other ray of hope, they have to endure the horrors of life under the competing gangs. For years, the Congolese government has been powerless to stop the marauders. Not even the 20,000-strong UN peacekeeping force has proven able to protect the civilian population consistently, not matter what their strategy. DW reporter Mariel Müller rode along with the UN peacekeepers into a region off limits to most journalists.
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published: 27 Apr 2021
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Stomping Out Rebellion in DR Congo
Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has endured 25 years of war, making it the deadliest global conflict since World War II. More than 120 armed groups roam the east terrorizing the civilian population. The United Nations estimates that over six million people have died and millions more displaced by the conflict. Now, people here are facing another rebellion by M23 rebels whose fighters are from the minority Tutsi ethnic group. The Tutsi were the group targeted in Rwanda’s 1994 genocide and the ethnicity of Rwanda’s president. Rwanda has been accused of funding the group, an accusation they deny.
Congo’s national army, East Africa’s Regional Forces, and a 15,000-strong UN peacekeeping force have failed to stop the rebels' advance. Frustrated and angry, young Congolese people across th...
published: 25 Feb 2023
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The Miserable Story of The Congo
The Congo has had one of the worst histories on Earth. From its precolonial to postcolonial times, the people of the Congo have been exploited by their rulers to make one of the worst societies on Earth. Let's take a quick look at the miserable history/economy/life of The Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Mainly inspired by Why Nations Fail by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson
#h0ser #history #congo
0:00 The Congo Intro
0:52 Precolonial Kongo
3:56 Colonial Congo
8:05 Postcolonial Congo/Zaire
The Miserable History of The Congo, The DRC
published: 10 Jun 2022
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The War Criminals Trying to Prevent a Genocide
Desperate times call for desperate measures, as Congolese authorities turn to ex-warlords to stop another brutal conflict from breaking out.
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The African World War | Animated History
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Williams, Christopher. "Explaining the Great War in Africa: How Conflict in the Congo Became a Continental Crisis." The Fletcher Forum of World Affairs 37, no. 2 (2013): 81-100.
International Crisis Group, “Congo at War: A Briefing on the Internal and External Players in the Central African Conflict,” November 17, 1998.
John F. ...
published: 07 Jun 2019
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Congo's War from All Sides
Archives from the War (2008): We highlight our full and powerful archive covering the Congo' s last few years. Footage includes those left struggling in the refugee camps and the Rebels vs Army fight for the precious mineral-rich lands.
For downloads and more information visit http://journeyman.tv/59189/short-films/archives-from-the-war.html
Despite the agreed ceasefire, war continues to rage with widespread killing and raping. "Our future is to die", states one 18 year old. The demand for minerals such as coltan and cassiterite also fuels the killings, where militias force locals to work at gunpoint in terrible conditions. "Once you get down more than 200 feet, the air flow stops altogether," explains one miner. Can peace ever return here?
Congo's Forgotten War - 07 min 10 sec
Every ...
published: 03 Nov 2008
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How Mobutu Conquered Congo | The Complex History of the Leopard of Zaire
As far as African dictators go, there is probably no single greater illustration of the nuances and complexities that underpin dictatorships in Africa, than Joseph Desire Mobutu’s 31 year stint, as the leader of the nation known today as the DRC.
A self-proclaimed anti-communist who modelled his entire state apparatus after China’s chairman Mao. A self-styled African revolutionary, who collaborated with his country’s former colonisers to assassinate his own prime minister and a proud Afrocentric, whose love for European luxuries and prestige would see him seize control of an estimated one third of his country’s GDP and build a personal net worth nearly twice the size of his country’s national debt.
A paradoxical man from a nation of paradox. Mobutu may have been stereotypically arrogant...
published: 23 Apr 2021
12:57
Congo and Africa's World War: Crash Course World History 221
In which John Green teaches you about the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which used to be Zaire, which used to be The Belgian Congo, which used to be the Con...
In which John Green teaches you about the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which used to be Zaire, which used to be The Belgian Congo, which used to be the Congo Free State, which used to be the region surrounding the Congo River Basin in central Africa. So the history of this place is a little convoluted. The history of Congo is central to the history of central Africa, and the Congo Wars embroiled neighboring countries like Uganda and Rwanda. John will talk you through the history of Congo and the region.
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Citation 1: David van Reybrouck, Congo: The Epic History of a People. Trans. Sam Garrett. Harper Collins. 2014.
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In which John Green teaches you about the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which used to be Zaire, which used to be The Belgian Congo, which used to be the Congo Free State, which used to be the region surrounding the Congo River Basin in central Africa. So the history of this place is a little convoluted. The history of Congo is central to the history of central Africa, and the Congo Wars embroiled neighboring countries like Uganda and Rwanda. John will talk you through the history of Congo and the region.
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- published: 16 Jan 2015
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What’s causing the conflict in DR Congo? - BBC Africa
What's causing the conflict in DR Congo?
Violence in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo has escalated in recent months, resulting in thousand...
What's causing the conflict in DR Congo?
Violence in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo has escalated in recent months, resulting in thousands of people fleeing and hundreds being killed.
Amid the rising unrest, tensions between DR Congo and its neighbouring country, Rwanda, have reached an all-time low as the two countries continue to blame each other for the crisis in the east.
These tensions threaten to undermine ongoing peace efforts in the region – prolonging the instability.
So how did this all begin? And what's being done about it? Joice Etutu explains.
Produced by Valentine Ngaruiya and Joice Etutu
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What's causing the conflict in DR Congo?
Violence in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo has escalated in recent months, resulting in thousands of people fleeing and hundreds being killed.
Amid the rising unrest, tensions between DR Congo and its neighbouring country, Rwanda, have reached an all-time low as the two countries continue to blame each other for the crisis in the east.
These tensions threaten to undermine ongoing peace efforts in the region – prolonging the instability.
So how did this all begin? And what's being done about it? Joice Etutu explains.
Produced by Valentine Ngaruiya and Joice Etutu
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- published: 08 Jul 2022
- views: 99936
32:08
Decolonization and Civil War in The Democratic Republic of the Congo | Casual Historian
Head to http://brilliant.org/CasualHistorian/ to get started for free with Brilliant s interactive lessons. The first 200 listeners will also get 20% off an ann...
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In 1960 the Democratic Republic of the Congo gained independence from Belgium. But the country swiftly fell into civil war.
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In 1960 the Democratic Republic of the Congo gained independence from Belgium. But the country swiftly fell into civil war.
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- published: 18 Dec 2021
- views: 74136
12:32
The Congo: Militias and violence | DW Documentary
Militias rule northeastern Congo through fear and bloodshed. The central government has little to no authority here. Mama Faida saw her own family murdered - an...
Militias rule northeastern Congo through fear and bloodshed. The central government has little to no authority here. Mama Faida saw her own family murdered - and joined a militia to seek revenge.
Many of the local people see the militias as their only chance at survival. If they don’t have the right stuff to be fighters or some other ray of hope, they have to endure the horrors of life under the competing gangs. For years, the Congolese government has been powerless to stop the marauders. Not even the 20,000-strong UN peacekeeping force has proven able to protect the civilian population consistently, not matter what their strategy. DW reporter Mariel Müller rode along with the UN peacekeepers into a region off limits to most journalists.
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Militias rule northeastern Congo through fear and bloodshed. The central government has little to no authority here. Mama Faida saw her own family murdered - and joined a militia to seek revenge.
Many of the local people see the militias as their only chance at survival. If they don’t have the right stuff to be fighters or some other ray of hope, they have to endure the horrors of life under the competing gangs. For years, the Congolese government has been powerless to stop the marauders. Not even the 20,000-strong UN peacekeeping force has proven able to protect the civilian population consistently, not matter what their strategy. DW reporter Mariel Müller rode along with the UN peacekeepers into a region off limits to most journalists.
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- published: 27 Apr 2021
- views: 1049723
19:51
Stomping Out Rebellion in DR Congo
Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has endured 25 years of war, making it the deadliest global conflict since World War II. More than 120 armed groups roam th...
Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has endured 25 years of war, making it the deadliest global conflict since World War II. More than 120 armed groups roam the east terrorizing the civilian population. The United Nations estimates that over six million people have died and millions more displaced by the conflict. Now, people here are facing another rebellion by M23 rebels whose fighters are from the minority Tutsi ethnic group. The Tutsi were the group targeted in Rwanda’s 1994 genocide and the ethnicity of Rwanda’s president. Rwanda has been accused of funding the group, an accusation they deny.
Congo’s national army, East Africa’s Regional Forces, and a 15,000-strong UN peacekeeping force have failed to stop the rebels' advance. Frustrated and angry, young Congolese people across the east are joining the fight.
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Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has endured 25 years of war, making it the deadliest global conflict since World War II. More than 120 armed groups roam the east terrorizing the civilian population. The United Nations estimates that over six million people have died and millions more displaced by the conflict. Now, people here are facing another rebellion by M23 rebels whose fighters are from the minority Tutsi ethnic group. The Tutsi were the group targeted in Rwanda’s 1994 genocide and the ethnicity of Rwanda’s president. Rwanda has been accused of funding the group, an accusation they deny.
Congo’s national army, East Africa’s Regional Forces, and a 15,000-strong UN peacekeeping force have failed to stop the rebels' advance. Frustrated and angry, young Congolese people across the east are joining the fight.
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- published: 25 Feb 2023
- views: 1801011
13:07
The Miserable Story of The Congo
The Congo has had one of the worst histories on Earth. From its precolonial to postcolonial times, the people of the Congo have been exploited by their rulers ...
The Congo has had one of the worst histories on Earth. From its precolonial to postcolonial times, the people of the Congo have been exploited by their rulers to make one of the worst societies on Earth. Let's take a quick look at the miserable history/economy/life of The Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Mainly inspired by Why Nations Fail by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson
#h0ser #history #congo
0:00 The Congo Intro
0:52 Precolonial Kongo
3:56 Colonial Congo
8:05 Postcolonial Congo/Zaire
The Miserable History of The Congo, The DRC
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The Congo has had one of the worst histories on Earth. From its precolonial to postcolonial times, the people of the Congo have been exploited by their rulers to make one of the worst societies on Earth. Let's take a quick look at the miserable history/economy/life of The Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Mainly inspired by Why Nations Fail by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson
#h0ser #history #congo
0:00 The Congo Intro
0:52 Precolonial Kongo
3:56 Colonial Congo
8:05 Postcolonial Congo/Zaire
The Miserable History of The Congo, The DRC
- published: 10 Jun 2022
- views: 2188747
19:47
The War Criminals Trying to Prevent a Genocide
Desperate times call for desperate measures, as Congolese authorities turn to ex-warlords to stop another brutal conflict from breaking out.
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Desperate times call for desperate measures, as Congolese authorities turn to ex-warlords to stop another brutal conflict from breaking out.
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- published: 01 Dec 2020
- views: 6960031
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The African World War | Animated History
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Sources:
Williams, Christopher. "Explaining the Great War in Africa: How Conflict in the Congo Became a Continental Crisis." The Fletcher Forum of World Affairs 37, no. 2 (2013): 81-100.
International Crisis Group, “Congo at War: A Briefing on the Internal and External Players in the Central African Conflict,” November 17, 1998.
John F. Clark, “Museveni’s Adventure in the Congo War: Uganda’s Vietnam?” in The
African Stakes of the Congo War, ed. John F. Clark (New York: Palgrave Macmillan,
2002)
Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, “Report of the Panel of Experts on the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources and Other Forms of Wealth of the Democratic Republic of the Congo,” April 12, 2001
Nzongola-Ntalaja, Georges. The Congo from Leopold to Kabila: A Peoples History. London: Zed Books, 2013.
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Dance & Electronic by Andrew Huang
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Sources:
Williams, Christopher. "Explaining the Great War in Africa: How Conflict in the Congo Became a Continental Crisis." The Fletcher Forum of World Affairs 37, no. 2 (2013): 81-100.
International Crisis Group, “Congo at War: A Briefing on the Internal and External Players in the Central African Conflict,” November 17, 1998.
John F. Clark, “Museveni’s Adventure in the Congo War: Uganda’s Vietnam?” in The
African Stakes of the Congo War, ed. John F. Clark (New York: Palgrave Macmillan,
2002)
Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, “Report of the Panel of Experts on the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources and Other Forms of Wealth of the Democratic Republic of the Congo,” April 12, 2001
Nzongola-Ntalaja, Georges. The Congo from Leopold to Kabila: A Peoples History. London: Zed Books, 2013.
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Dawn without End by Zach Heyde
Dance & Electronic by Andrew Huang
Consequence - Wonders by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Antonio Salieri, Twenty six variations on La Folia de Spagna
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- published: 07 Jun 2019
- views: 3014722
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Congo's War from All Sides
Archives from the War (2008): We highlight our full and powerful archive covering the Congo' s last few years. Footage includes those left struggling in the re...
Archives from the War (2008): We highlight our full and powerful archive covering the Congo' s last few years. Footage includes those left struggling in the refugee camps and the Rebels vs Army fight for the precious mineral-rich lands.
For downloads and more information visit http://journeyman.tv/59189/short-films/archives-from-the-war.html
Despite the agreed ceasefire, war continues to rage with widespread killing and raping. "Our future is to die", states one 18 year old. The demand for minerals such as coltan and cassiterite also fuels the killings, where militias force locals to work at gunpoint in terrible conditions. "Once you get down more than 200 feet, the air flow stops altogether," explains one miner. Can peace ever return here?
Congo's Forgotten War - 07 min 10 sec
Every month, another 45,000 people are killed in the DRC, in a war that was supposed to have ended five years ago. Congo remains one of the world's most dangerous and isolated places. "We live like apes. Our future is to die", states one 18 year old. Despite the agreed ceasefire, war is still raging here. At the Cheverie refugee camp, 5,500 families share one tap. There is no toilet. "Our life here is pitiful", laments one woman. Bands of militias roam the countryside, killing civilians and burning down villages. Gang rape has become the most common weapon of war. Sifi, 18, was kidnapped by rebel soldiers. Months of repeated rapes left her paralysed and incontinent. She became pregnant but her baby was stillborn. And it's not just young women who are at risk. Even toddlers and septugenarians have been raped. Many of those who survive contract HIV or are ostracized by the community. "When my husband realised I'd been raped, he abandoned me", states Odette. "He abandoned our two children as well". The rebels prevent food supplies reaching refugees, leading to acute malnutrition. Every month, more than 20,000 children die from hunger or easily preventable diseases. The war in Eastern Congo has gone on for so long, few can remember anything else. Every attempt to bring peace has failed. (Susan Schulman - Ref. 3899)
Congo's Curse - 14 min 37 sec
The militias, formed during Congo's civil war, now control much of the country's natural resources. The government faces a big problem disarming them.The war may officially be over, but the militias remain. "Gold is the reason why every year, we have war and rebellions", states Ngabu Adirodu. It is still too dangerous for aid workers to travel without military escorts. The population is trapped between rival militias and the new army and many towns have been deserted. As one man states: "We are as afraid of the army as the militias." (IRIN - Ref. 3157)
Congo's Tin Soldiers - 20 min 00 sec
The West's demand for Cassiterite is fuelling the killings in Congo. Militias rely on slave labour to extract the ore, forcing locals to work in sub-human conditions."Once you get down there, there's no air", describes one worker. "The rocks often bury us and you have to crawl through the tiny hole, using your fingers to dig." Labourers like him often go unpaid. They're forced to work at gunpoint by militias operating outside the control of the government. "Different armed groups do what they want with the population", laments minister Buta Muiso. But British businessman Ketankumar Kotecha sees nothing wrong in buying casiterite from the militias. "If I didn't do it, someone else would. I am not here as some kind of moral saviour." (Elizabeth Jones - Ref. 3095)
Ref. 4216
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https://wn.com/Congo's_War_From_All_Sides
Archives from the War (2008): We highlight our full and powerful archive covering the Congo' s last few years. Footage includes those left struggling in the refugee camps and the Rebels vs Army fight for the precious mineral-rich lands.
For downloads and more information visit http://journeyman.tv/59189/short-films/archives-from-the-war.html
Despite the agreed ceasefire, war continues to rage with widespread killing and raping. "Our future is to die", states one 18 year old. The demand for minerals such as coltan and cassiterite also fuels the killings, where militias force locals to work at gunpoint in terrible conditions. "Once you get down more than 200 feet, the air flow stops altogether," explains one miner. Can peace ever return here?
Congo's Forgotten War - 07 min 10 sec
Every month, another 45,000 people are killed in the DRC, in a war that was supposed to have ended five years ago. Congo remains one of the world's most dangerous and isolated places. "We live like apes. Our future is to die", states one 18 year old. Despite the agreed ceasefire, war is still raging here. At the Cheverie refugee camp, 5,500 families share one tap. There is no toilet. "Our life here is pitiful", laments one woman. Bands of militias roam the countryside, killing civilians and burning down villages. Gang rape has become the most common weapon of war. Sifi, 18, was kidnapped by rebel soldiers. Months of repeated rapes left her paralysed and incontinent. She became pregnant but her baby was stillborn. And it's not just young women who are at risk. Even toddlers and septugenarians have been raped. Many of those who survive contract HIV or are ostracized by the community. "When my husband realised I'd been raped, he abandoned me", states Odette. "He abandoned our two children as well". The rebels prevent food supplies reaching refugees, leading to acute malnutrition. Every month, more than 20,000 children die from hunger or easily preventable diseases. The war in Eastern Congo has gone on for so long, few can remember anything else. Every attempt to bring peace has failed. (Susan Schulman - Ref. 3899)
Congo's Curse - 14 min 37 sec
The militias, formed during Congo's civil war, now control much of the country's natural resources. The government faces a big problem disarming them.The war may officially be over, but the militias remain. "Gold is the reason why every year, we have war and rebellions", states Ngabu Adirodu. It is still too dangerous for aid workers to travel without military escorts. The population is trapped between rival militias and the new army and many towns have been deserted. As one man states: "We are as afraid of the army as the militias." (IRIN - Ref. 3157)
Congo's Tin Soldiers - 20 min 00 sec
The West's demand for Cassiterite is fuelling the killings in Congo. Militias rely on slave labour to extract the ore, forcing locals to work in sub-human conditions."Once you get down there, there's no air", describes one worker. "The rocks often bury us and you have to crawl through the tiny hole, using your fingers to dig." Labourers like him often go unpaid. They're forced to work at gunpoint by militias operating outside the control of the government. "Different armed groups do what they want with the population", laments minister Buta Muiso. But British businessman Ketankumar Kotecha sees nothing wrong in buying casiterite from the militias. "If I didn't do it, someone else would. I am not here as some kind of moral saviour." (Elizabeth Jones - Ref. 3095)
Ref. 4216
Journeyman Pictures is your independent source for the world's most powerful films, exploring the burning issues of today. We represent stories from the world's top producers, with brand new content coming in all the time. On our channel you'll find outstanding and controversial journalism covering any global subject you can imagine wanting to know about.
- published: 03 Nov 2008
- views: 237045
44:05
How Mobutu Conquered Congo | The Complex History of the Leopard of Zaire
As far as African dictators go, there is probably no single greater illustration of the nuances and complexities that underpin dictatorships in Africa, than Jos...
As far as African dictators go, there is probably no single greater illustration of the nuances and complexities that underpin dictatorships in Africa, than Joseph Desire Mobutu’s 31 year stint, as the leader of the nation known today as the DRC.
A self-proclaimed anti-communist who modelled his entire state apparatus after China’s chairman Mao. A self-styled African revolutionary, who collaborated with his country’s former colonisers to assassinate his own prime minister and a proud Afrocentric, whose love for European luxuries and prestige would see him seize control of an estimated one third of his country’s GDP and build a personal net worth nearly twice the size of his country’s national debt.
A paradoxical man from a nation of paradox. Mobutu may have been stereotypically arrogant and cruel, but he was far from a simpleton. His over 3 decades as Congo’s Supreme leader, would be built on a complex combination of evil genius, will power and good fortune.
#Congo #Africa #History
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As far as African dictators go, there is probably no single greater illustration of the nuances and complexities that underpin dictatorships in Africa, than Joseph Desire Mobutu’s 31 year stint, as the leader of the nation known today as the DRC.
A self-proclaimed anti-communist who modelled his entire state apparatus after China’s chairman Mao. A self-styled African revolutionary, who collaborated with his country’s former colonisers to assassinate his own prime minister and a proud Afrocentric, whose love for European luxuries and prestige would see him seize control of an estimated one third of his country’s GDP and build a personal net worth nearly twice the size of his country’s national debt.
A paradoxical man from a nation of paradox. Mobutu may have been stereotypically arrogant and cruel, but he was far from a simpleton. His over 3 decades as Congo’s Supreme leader, would be built on a complex combination of evil genius, will power and good fortune.
#Congo #Africa #History
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Written by: K.B. Taiwo
- published: 23 Apr 2021
- views: 1954036
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The Two Congos: Why Africa Has Two Congo Countries With A HUGE Population Difference
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Africa is home to two Congo countries: the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo/ But despite sharing a name, river, and rainforest, these two countries are actually quite different. Mostly it that the Democratic Republic of the Congo has about 20 times more people. So why is there such a large population difference between to neighboring countries that share mostly the same land?
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published: 07 Aug 2023
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The Story Behind: The Democratic Republic of Congo And The Republic of Congo?
Have you ever wondered why there are two Congos: The Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Congo?
One has Felix Tshisekedi as its president, while the other has Denis Sassou Nguesso as its president.
The two countries are neigbours in central Africa.The Democratic Republic of Congo, the second largest country in Africa, covers an area of about 2.3 million square kilometres and has a population of about 110 million.
The Republic of Congo covers about 342,000 square kilometres with a population of 5.7 million.
The Democratic Republic of Congo or DRC, has Kinshasa as its capital while the Republic of Congo has Brazzaville as its capital.
So, to avoid ambiguity, the two countries are often differentiated with the names of their capital cities - Congo Kinshasa and Congo Brazza...
published: 19 Feb 2024
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Geography Now! CONGO (Republic)
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published: 15 Apr 2016
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Congo, Thrill of the River | Deadliest Journeys
On the legendary Congo River, Commander Aimé is at the helm of a gigantic wooden raft the size of a football field. With his men, he is trying to transport 220 tree trunks linked together by cables from Kisangani to Kinshasa. The raft is also the cheapest means of transport for the most deprived who wish to reach the capital. On board, danger is daily, injuries, sandbanks and storms do not spare the men. For those who take the trails along the river, the conditions are not better. Without public transportation, travelers have no choice but to board freight trucks for an epic journey.
Directors: Antoine BODDAERT; Guillaume LHOTELLIER
published: 27 Jul 2024
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FUN FACTS #REPUBLIC OF CONGO - The other Congo #africa #travel
This week we travel to the Republic of Congo, aka Congo Kinshasa
By Creative Studio, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=81880722
published: 06 Mar 2022
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The World's Poorest Country is Sitting on $24 Trillion
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With GDP per capita of just $2 per day, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is one of the poorest, if not the poorest nation on Earth. However, this does not have to be the case. The country has massive deposits of rare earth minerals including Cobalt, which is an essential input to the production of lithium-ion batteries. The mineral resources are estimated to be worth $24 trillion. So why is the DRC so poor?
0:00 - 2:50 Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
2:51 - 3:54 Brilliant
3:55 - 5:41 The Congo Crisis
5:42 - 9:03 Lack of investment
9:04 - 11:46 Extreme poverty
11:47 - 13:50 Self-sufficiency
13:51 National leaderboard
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published: 31 Jan 2023
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Geography Now! CONGO (Democratic republic)
Here we go! Our first set of twin countries. The CONGOS are here! Let's talk about the big guy first.
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published: 29 Mar 2016
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15 Best Places to Visit in the Democratic Republic of Congo | Travel Video | Travel Guide
15 Best Places to Visit in the Democratic Republic of Congo | Travel Video | Travel Guide
#travelvideo #travel #travelguide #skytravel #congo #solotravel #solo
published: 09 Apr 2022
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Democratic Republic of the Congo - Geography & Provinces | Countries Of The World
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Republic of the Congo: Local Guide Gives You an Inside Look | Short Film Showcase
Experience the sights and sounds of the Congo with local Brice Djamboult. Meet some of the country's four million residents in this poetic short from filmmakers David Mboussou and Juan Ignacio Davila.
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12:46
The Two Congos: Why Africa Has Two Congo Countries With A HUGE Population Difference
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Africa is home to two Congo countries: the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo/ But despite sharing a name, river, and rainforest, these two countries are actually quite different. Mostly it that the Democratic Republic of the Congo has about 20 times more people. So why is there such a large population difference between to neighboring countries that share mostly the same land?
Stock footage and royalty-free music is acquired from www.storyblocks.com and www.artlist.io.
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Africa is home to two Congo countries: the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo/ But despite sharing a name, river, and rainforest, these two countries are actually quite different. Mostly it that the Democratic Republic of the Congo has about 20 times more people. So why is there such a large population difference between to neighboring countries that share mostly the same land?
Stock footage and royalty-free music is acquired from www.storyblocks.com and www.artlist.io.
Animation support provided by DH Designs (needahittman.com)
- published: 07 Aug 2023
- views: 397012
3:31
The Story Behind: The Democratic Republic of Congo And The Republic of Congo?
Have you ever wondered why there are two Congos: The Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Congo?
One has Felix Tshisekedi as its president, while ...
Have you ever wondered why there are two Congos: The Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Congo?
One has Felix Tshisekedi as its president, while the other has Denis Sassou Nguesso as its president.
The two countries are neigbours in central Africa.The Democratic Republic of Congo, the second largest country in Africa, covers an area of about 2.3 million square kilometres and has a population of about 110 million.
The Republic of Congo covers about 342,000 square kilometres with a population of 5.7 million.
The Democratic Republic of Congo or DRC, has Kinshasa as its capital while the Republic of Congo has Brazzaville as its capital.
So, to avoid ambiguity, the two countries are often differentiated with the names of their capital cities - Congo Kinshasa and Congo Brazzaville.Both countries not only share a similar name, but they both speak French as their official language because of their colonial history.
Congo Brazzaville was colonised by France. Although Congo Kinshasa on the other hand was colonised by Belgium, the Belgians were also speaking French as the official language.
The European nations brutally exploited the resources of the two Congos.The two countries surround the Congo River and are endowed with huge natural resources including gold, cobalt and copper.
It’s important to mention that the modern-day borders in Africa were drawn during the partitioning of the continent when European countries allocated themselves territories at the 1884-1885 Berlin Conference.
King Leopold II of Belgium persuaded the conference to allow him to control the Congo area, due to his so-called ‘humanitarian efforts’ there.
He then christened it the Congo Free State. However, numerous atrocities were committed during his rule including torture and starvation.
Congolese people were compelled to work for resources such as rubber and ivory so that Leopold could enrich himself.
Estimates vary, but over 10 million people – that’s half of the Congolese population – died due to the atrocities.
The Belgian government took over in 1908, and it became known as Belgian Congo.
Congo gained independence on June 30, 1960, and adopted the name ‘’The Democratic Republic of the Congo.’’
However, in 1971, its leader Mobutu Sese Seko changed the country’s name to the Republic of Zaire – a word derived from the local Kikongo language – meaning the ‘River that swallows other rivers’.
When he died in 1997, the name was changed back to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
For the other Congo, that’s the Republic of the Congo, it was colonised by France from the 1880s and the colonisers named Brazzaville as its capital.
The French, who were focused on recruiting labour and extracting raw materials, compelled Africans to construct infrastructure to help the colonial economy.
It's estimated that between 15,000 and 20,000 Africans died during the construction of the Congo-Ocean Railway between 1921 and 1934.
Congo Brazzaville gained independence on August 15, 1960 and adopted the name "The Republic of Congo," which it has retained to this day.
#trtafrika #thestorybehind #congo
https://wn.com/The_Story_Behind_The_Democratic_Republic_Of_Congo_And_The_Republic_Of_Congo
Have you ever wondered why there are two Congos: The Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Congo?
One has Felix Tshisekedi as its president, while the other has Denis Sassou Nguesso as its president.
The two countries are neigbours in central Africa.The Democratic Republic of Congo, the second largest country in Africa, covers an area of about 2.3 million square kilometres and has a population of about 110 million.
The Republic of Congo covers about 342,000 square kilometres with a population of 5.7 million.
The Democratic Republic of Congo or DRC, has Kinshasa as its capital while the Republic of Congo has Brazzaville as its capital.
So, to avoid ambiguity, the two countries are often differentiated with the names of their capital cities - Congo Kinshasa and Congo Brazzaville.Both countries not only share a similar name, but they both speak French as their official language because of their colonial history.
Congo Brazzaville was colonised by France. Although Congo Kinshasa on the other hand was colonised by Belgium, the Belgians were also speaking French as the official language.
The European nations brutally exploited the resources of the two Congos.The two countries surround the Congo River and are endowed with huge natural resources including gold, cobalt and copper.
It’s important to mention that the modern-day borders in Africa were drawn during the partitioning of the continent when European countries allocated themselves territories at the 1884-1885 Berlin Conference.
King Leopold II of Belgium persuaded the conference to allow him to control the Congo area, due to his so-called ‘humanitarian efforts’ there.
He then christened it the Congo Free State. However, numerous atrocities were committed during his rule including torture and starvation.
Congolese people were compelled to work for resources such as rubber and ivory so that Leopold could enrich himself.
Estimates vary, but over 10 million people – that’s half of the Congolese population – died due to the atrocities.
The Belgian government took over in 1908, and it became known as Belgian Congo.
Congo gained independence on June 30, 1960, and adopted the name ‘’The Democratic Republic of the Congo.’’
However, in 1971, its leader Mobutu Sese Seko changed the country’s name to the Republic of Zaire – a word derived from the local Kikongo language – meaning the ‘River that swallows other rivers’.
When he died in 1997, the name was changed back to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
For the other Congo, that’s the Republic of the Congo, it was colonised by France from the 1880s and the colonisers named Brazzaville as its capital.
The French, who were focused on recruiting labour and extracting raw materials, compelled Africans to construct infrastructure to help the colonial economy.
It's estimated that between 15,000 and 20,000 Africans died during the construction of the Congo-Ocean Railway between 1921 and 1934.
Congo Brazzaville gained independence on August 15, 1960 and adopted the name "The Republic of Congo," which it has retained to this day.
#trtafrika #thestorybehind #congo
- published: 19 Feb 2024
- views: 75254
11:38
Geography Now! CONGO (Republic)
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- published: 15 Apr 2016
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49:39
Congo, Thrill of the River | Deadliest Journeys
On the legendary Congo River, Commander Aimé is at the helm of a gigantic wooden raft the size of a football field. With his men, he is trying to transport 220 ...
On the legendary Congo River, Commander Aimé is at the helm of a gigantic wooden raft the size of a football field. With his men, he is trying to transport 220 tree trunks linked together by cables from Kisangani to Kinshasa. The raft is also the cheapest means of transport for the most deprived who wish to reach the capital. On board, danger is daily, injuries, sandbanks and storms do not spare the men. For those who take the trails along the river, the conditions are not better. Without public transportation, travelers have no choice but to board freight trucks for an epic journey.
Directors: Antoine BODDAERT; Guillaume LHOTELLIER
https://wn.com/Congo,_Thrill_Of_The_River_|_Deadliest_Journeys
On the legendary Congo River, Commander Aimé is at the helm of a gigantic wooden raft the size of a football field. With his men, he is trying to transport 220 tree trunks linked together by cables from Kisangani to Kinshasa. The raft is also the cheapest means of transport for the most deprived who wish to reach the capital. On board, danger is daily, injuries, sandbanks and storms do not spare the men. For those who take the trails along the river, the conditions are not better. Without public transportation, travelers have no choice but to board freight trucks for an epic journey.
Directors: Antoine BODDAERT; Guillaume LHOTELLIER
- published: 27 Jul 2024
- views: 13679939
3:55
FUN FACTS #REPUBLIC OF CONGO - The other Congo #africa #travel
This week we travel to the Republic of Congo, aka Congo Kinshasa
By Creative Studio, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=81880722
This week we travel to the Republic of Congo, aka Congo Kinshasa
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This week we travel to the Republic of Congo, aka Congo Kinshasa
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- published: 06 Mar 2022
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The World's Poorest Country is Sitting on $24 Trillion
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With GDP per capita of just $2 per day, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is one of the poorest, if not the poorest nation on Earth. However, this does not have to be the case. The country has massive deposits of rare earth minerals including Cobalt, which is an essential input to the production of lithium-ion batteries. The mineral resources are estimated to be worth $24 trillion. So why is the DRC so poor?
0:00 - 2:50 Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
2:51 - 3:54 Brilliant
3:55 - 5:41 The Congo Crisis
5:42 - 9:03 Lack of investment
9:04 - 11:46 Extreme poverty
11:47 - 13:50 Self-sufficiency
13:51 National leaderboard
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With GDP per capita of just $2 per day, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is one of the poorest, if not the poorest nation on Earth. However, this does not have to be the case. The country has massive deposits of rare earth minerals including Cobalt, which is an essential input to the production of lithium-ion batteries. The mineral resources are estimated to be worth $24 trillion. So why is the DRC so poor?
0:00 - 2:50 Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
2:51 - 3:54 Brilliant
3:55 - 5:41 The Congo Crisis
5:42 - 9:03 Lack of investment
9:04 - 11:46 Extreme poverty
11:47 - 13:50 Self-sufficiency
13:51 National leaderboard
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- published: 31 Jan 2023
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Geography Now! CONGO (Democratic republic)
Here we go! Our first set of twin countries. The CONGOS are here! Let's talk about the big guy first.
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- published: 29 Mar 2016
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15 Best Places to Visit in the Democratic Republic of Congo | Travel Video | Travel Guide
15 Best Places to Visit in the Democratic Republic of Congo | Travel Video | Travel Guide
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- published: 09 Apr 2022
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Democratic Republic of the Congo - Geography & Provinces | Countries Of The World
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Republic of the Congo: Local Guide Gives You an Inside Look | Short Film Showcase
Experience the sights and sounds of the Congo with local Brice Djamboult. Meet some of the country's four million residents in this poetic short from filmmakers...
Experience the sights and sounds of the Congo with local Brice Djamboult. Meet some of the country's four million residents in this poetic short from filmmakers David Mboussou and Juan Ignacio Davila.
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The Congo Crisis | Animated History of Congo
Maybe you've heard about the Battle of Jadotville or something, but there was actually a lot more to the Congo Crisis than that time the Irish smacked down hella mercenaries. Let's talk about some of that other stuff.
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Sources
Hobbs, Nicole, "The UN and the Congo Crisis of 1960" (2014). Harvey M. Applebaum ’59 Award. 6. http://elischolar.library.yale.edu/applebaum_award/6
Mamaux, Alexis. The Cold War: Superpower Tensions and Rivalries. Oxford University Press, 2015.
Natufe, Omajuwa Igho. “THE COLD WAR AND THE CONGO CRISIS, 1960-1961.” Africa: Rivista Trimestrale Di Studi e Documentazione Dell’Istituto Italiano per l’Africa e l’Oriente, vol. 39, ...
published: 12 Jul 2020
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Leopoldville, later Kinshasa, the Congo, 1950's. Archive film 92972
Leopoldville, later Kinshasa in the Belgian Congo. Leopoldville at the head of the Congo River. Statue of Stanley. Busy roads in Leopoldville - cars, buses, cyclist, policeman directing traffic on podium. traditional villages against tower blocks, schools. Traditional ceremony - dance, drums. A modern African church.
published: 02 Dec 2014
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Focus On Congo, 1960
A Troubled History of a Troubled Land - Independence for The Congo in the late 1950s.To purchase a clean DVD of this film for personal home use or educational use contact us at: [email protected]. To license footage from this film for commercial use visit: www.travelfilmarchive.com
published: 09 Nov 2013
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The DIFFERENCES Between The Republic of CONGO and The Democratic Republic of CONGO
The Differences between The Republic of Congo and The Democratic Republic of congo
Hello Displorers, Welcome back to another exciting video Presented to you by Displore and thanks for watching, in this video we shall be presenting the Major Differences between The Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo. These two countries are probably the most confusing countries in the world and most often mixed up when referring to one or the other. Unlike Korea and Sudan which were initially one country before separating, the Congos have never been a single country. These countries are so similar in several ways, for example Citizens from both countries are referred to as Congolese, Both countries have French as their official languages, Christianity is the main Religion in both and cou...
published: 02 Jun 2020
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Juillet 1960 à Léopoldville, début des évacuations.
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En 1960, René Buchet, cinéaste amateur, filme de son balcon à Léopoldville, les événements qui se produisirent aux lendemains de l'indépendance, dans le quartier de la toute nouvelle ambassade de Belgique. Les soldats mutins arrivent en ville et les familles commencent à évacuer.
published: 29 Jun 2020
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Belgian Congo (Documentary)
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The Belgian Congo was a Belgian colony in Central Africa from 1908 until independence in 1960. The former colony adopted its present-day name, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), in 1964.
Colonial rule in the Congo began in the late 19th century. King Leopold II of Belgium attempted to persuade the Belgian government to support colonial expansion around the then-largely unexplored Congo Basin. Their ambivalence resulted in Leopold's establishing a colony himself. With support from a number of Western countries, Leopold achieved international recognition for a personal colony, the Congo Free State, in 1885. By the turn of the century, however, the violence used by Free State o...
published: 03 Jan 2019
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Leopoldville, Congo market in 1960. Film 90980
Market in Leopoldville, Kinshasa, congo 1960. Leopoldville, Kinshasa, Congo. Thousands of people mill about a street market. Several women have laid out their wares on blankets on the ground. Close ups of several people at the market. A black baby plays with a grass bag a her mother's feet. A woman smiles as she poses with her baby. Children smile into the camera as they sit and squat on the ground.
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Why Are There Two Congos?
A short video explaining why there are two countries with very similar names. The Democratic Republic of the Congo and its neighbour, the Republic of the Congo. I also talk about some similar naming issues, as well as briefly looking at many African nations that share the same colour scheme.
In this video, I briefly touch on the European colonisation of Africa. This is a topic which I plan on doing an entire video on some day in the not too distant future.
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Dancing in Leopoldville, Congo in 1960. Film 90979
Congo. Congo, Kinshasa, then Leopoldville. People sit outdoors at table and chairs and watch a band. Close up of the band's guitarist and a couple dancing arm in arm. Close up of a hand playing a drum dissolves to the same couple now standing one behind the other in a hip-swaying dance. Another couple dance arm in arm. The woman is shy and won't look at the camera. Close up of the flute player. A couple dance. She wears traditional African headwear and matching African skirt. Men drink beer as they sit in the shade of an outdoor bar.
The camera pans around Leopoldville business centre. The camera pans around sparsely populated shops with few goods and fewer customers. Buses, cars and cyclists drive down a street. 1960.
published: 16 Jan 2014
10:26
The Congo Crisis | Animated History of Congo
Maybe you've heard about the Battle of Jadotville or something, but there was actually a lot more to the Congo Crisis than that time the Irish smacked down hell...
Maybe you've heard about the Battle of Jadotville or something, but there was actually a lot more to the Congo Crisis than that time the Irish smacked down hella mercenaries. Let's talk about some of that other stuff.
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Sources
Hobbs, Nicole, "The UN and the Congo Crisis of 1960" (2014). Harvey M. Applebaum ’59 Award. 6. http://elischolar.library.yale.edu/applebaum_award/6
Mamaux, Alexis. The Cold War: Superpower Tensions and Rivalries. Oxford University Press, 2015.
Natufe, Omajuwa Igho. “THE COLD WAR AND THE CONGO CRISIS, 1960-1961.” Africa: Rivista Trimestrale Di Studi e Documentazione Dell’Istituto Italiano per l’Africa e l’Oriente, vol. 39, no. 3, 1984, pp. 353–374.
"The Congo Crisis." Global Events: Milestone Events Throughout History, edited by Jennifer Stock, vol. 1: Africa, Gale, 2014, pp. 308-312.
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Maybe you've heard about the Battle of Jadotville or something, but there was actually a lot more to the Congo Crisis than that time the Irish smacked down hella mercenaries. Let's talk about some of that other stuff.
Connect with me on social media!
Facebook: History House Productions
Instagram: historyhouseproductions
Twitter: HistoryHouseProductions
Sources
Hobbs, Nicole, "The UN and the Congo Crisis of 1960" (2014). Harvey M. Applebaum ’59 Award. 6. http://elischolar.library.yale.edu/applebaum_award/6
Mamaux, Alexis. The Cold War: Superpower Tensions and Rivalries. Oxford University Press, 2015.
Natufe, Omajuwa Igho. “THE COLD WAR AND THE CONGO CRISIS, 1960-1961.” Africa: Rivista Trimestrale Di Studi e Documentazione Dell’Istituto Italiano per l’Africa e l’Oriente, vol. 39, no. 3, 1984, pp. 353–374.
"The Congo Crisis." Global Events: Milestone Events Throughout History, edited by Jennifer Stock, vol. 1: Africa, Gale, 2014, pp. 308-312.
*All the music and sound effects in this video are copyright free, so no one can sue me.*
- published: 12 Jul 2020
- views: 403406
1:57
Leopoldville, later Kinshasa, the Congo, 1950's. Archive film 92972
Leopoldville, later Kinshasa in the Belgian Congo. Leopoldville at the head of the Congo River. Statue of Stanley. Busy roads in Leopoldville - cars, buses,...
Leopoldville, later Kinshasa in the Belgian Congo. Leopoldville at the head of the Congo River. Statue of Stanley. Busy roads in Leopoldville - cars, buses, cyclist, policeman directing traffic on podium. traditional villages against tower blocks, schools. Traditional ceremony - dance, drums. A modern African church.
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Leopoldville, later Kinshasa in the Belgian Congo. Leopoldville at the head of the Congo River. Statue of Stanley. Busy roads in Leopoldville - cars, buses, cyclist, policeman directing traffic on podium. traditional villages against tower blocks, schools. Traditional ceremony - dance, drums. A modern African church.
- published: 02 Dec 2014
- views: 8643
9:42
Focus On Congo, 1960
A Troubled History of a Troubled Land - Independence for The Congo in the late 1950s.To purchase a clean DVD of this film for personal home use or educational u...
A Troubled History of a Troubled Land - Independence for The Congo in the late 1950s.To purchase a clean DVD of this film for personal home use or educational use contact us at:
[email protected]. To license footage from this film for commercial use visit: www.travelfilmarchive.com
https://wn.com/Focus_On_Congo,_1960
A Troubled History of a Troubled Land - Independence for The Congo in the late 1950s.To purchase a clean DVD of this film for personal home use or educational use contact us at:
[email protected]. To license footage from this film for commercial use visit: www.travelfilmarchive.com
- published: 09 Nov 2013
- views: 35926
5:37
The DIFFERENCES Between The Republic of CONGO and The Democratic Republic of CONGO
The Differences between The Republic of Congo and The Democratic Republic of congo
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The Differences between The Republic of Congo and The Democratic Republic of congo
Hello Displorers, Welcome back to another exciting video Presented to you by Displore and thanks for watching, in this video we shall be presenting the Major Differences between The Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo. These two countries are probably the most confusing countries in the world and most often mixed up when referring to one or the other. Unlike Korea and Sudan which were initially one country before separating, the Congos have never been a single country. These countries are so similar in several ways, for example Citizens from both countries are referred to as Congolese, Both countries have French as their official languages, Christianity is the main Religion in both and countries have the Most Natural resources in Africa not forgetting the fact that both countries are members of the African union. Despite these similarities, these countries have some differences which are our bone of contention. But before we dive into the major Differences between the two countries ….
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Background
The name Congo originates from a river which was named after Kingdom of Kongo. The kingdom in turn was named after the indigenous Bantu Kongo people, known in the 17th century as "Esikongo". During the scramble and colonization of Africa, The area of Lands separated by the Congo river was awarded to both France and Belgium during the Berlin Conference in 1884. Though what is Today known as the Democratic Republic of Congo was a Belgian colony, it didn’t really become a Belgian colony until 1908, Before that it was known as the congo free state and was privately owned by king Leopold the second. Though he managed to convince the international community that he was the best ruler of the area, His rule was marred with so much pain and misery, It was that reason Belgium reluctantly took control over the area. To make a distinction between both colonies, Belgium called its colony Belgian Congo while France called theirs French Congo. After both countries got their independence in 1960, The name became even more confusing. Belgian Congo Became the Republic of Congo while French Congo also became The Republic of Congo. The only thing use to differentiate both countries were their capital cities. Congo Brazaville for former French Congo and Congo Leopoldville for Former Belgian Congo. Two years later Congo Leopoldville changed its name to What we know today as The Democratic Republic of Congo and the countries capital city was changed too from Leopoldville to Kinshasa. Few years after the independence of The Democratic Republic of Congo the country went in a crisis which is today known as the congo crisis which led to many dead and the assassination of the its first Elected Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba. Power was seized by Mubumtu sese seko who later on changed the name of the country to The Republic of Zaire in 1971. The Republic of Congo on the other side also changed its name to the People’s Republic of Congo in 1969 after several turmoil in the country. Both Countries eventually changed their names again in the 90s. The People’ Republic of Congo returned to its Former name in 1992 while Zaire Returned to the Democratic republic of Congo in 1997.
With the back story of both countries out of the way let’s now dive in the differences between both countries.
To begin with Both Countries Got their independence on two separate dates. The DRC got its independence from Belgium on June 30th 1960 while the Republic of Congo got theirs 45 days later on August 15th 1960.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is way larger than the Republic of Congo both in Surface Area and Population. To put this in perspective, The Democratic republic of congo is the 2nd largest country in Africa by surface area after
Algeria with over 2.3 Million Km2, The Republic of Congo come in at 27th place with 342.000km2 meaning the DRC is 7 times larger than the Republic of Congo. With Regards to Population DRC Comes in at 4th place in Africa with over a 100 million people while The Republic of congo has over 5.5 miilion people meaning DRC is 20 times more populated than the Republic of Congo
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The Differences between The Republic of Congo and The Democratic Republic of congo
Hello Displorers, Welcome back to another exciting video Presented to you by Displore and thanks for watching, in this video we shall be presenting the Major Differences between The Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo. These two countries are probably the most confusing countries in the world and most often mixed up when referring to one or the other. Unlike Korea and Sudan which were initially one country before separating, the Congos have never been a single country. These countries are so similar in several ways, for example Citizens from both countries are referred to as Congolese, Both countries have French as their official languages, Christianity is the main Religion in both and countries have the Most Natural resources in Africa not forgetting the fact that both countries are members of the African union. Despite these similarities, these countries have some differences which are our bone of contention. But before we dive into the major Differences between the two countries ….
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Background
The name Congo originates from a river which was named after Kingdom of Kongo. The kingdom in turn was named after the indigenous Bantu Kongo people, known in the 17th century as "Esikongo". During the scramble and colonization of Africa, The area of Lands separated by the Congo river was awarded to both France and Belgium during the Berlin Conference in 1884. Though what is Today known as the Democratic Republic of Congo was a Belgian colony, it didn’t really become a Belgian colony until 1908, Before that it was known as the congo free state and was privately owned by king Leopold the second. Though he managed to convince the international community that he was the best ruler of the area, His rule was marred with so much pain and misery, It was that reason Belgium reluctantly took control over the area. To make a distinction between both colonies, Belgium called its colony Belgian Congo while France called theirs French Congo. After both countries got their independence in 1960, The name became even more confusing. Belgian Congo Became the Republic of Congo while French Congo also became The Republic of Congo. The only thing use to differentiate both countries were their capital cities. Congo Brazaville for former French Congo and Congo Leopoldville for Former Belgian Congo. Two years later Congo Leopoldville changed its name to What we know today as The Democratic Republic of Congo and the countries capital city was changed too from Leopoldville to Kinshasa. Few years after the independence of The Democratic Republic of Congo the country went in a crisis which is today known as the congo crisis which led to many dead and the assassination of the its first Elected Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba. Power was seized by Mubumtu sese seko who later on changed the name of the country to The Republic of Zaire in 1971. The Republic of Congo on the other side also changed its name to the People’s Republic of Congo in 1969 after several turmoil in the country. Both Countries eventually changed their names again in the 90s. The People’ Republic of Congo returned to its Former name in 1992 while Zaire Returned to the Democratic republic of Congo in 1997.
With the back story of both countries out of the way let’s now dive in the differences between both countries.
To begin with Both Countries Got their independence on two separate dates. The DRC got its independence from Belgium on June 30th 1960 while the Republic of Congo got theirs 45 days later on August 15th 1960.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is way larger than the Republic of Congo both in Surface Area and Population. To put this in perspective, The Democratic republic of congo is the 2nd largest country in Africa by surface area after
Algeria with over 2.3 Million Km2, The Republic of Congo come in at 27th place with 342.000km2 meaning the DRC is 7 times larger than the Republic of Congo. With Regards to Population DRC Comes in at 4th place in Africa with over a 100 million people while The Republic of congo has over 5.5 miilion people meaning DRC is 20 times more populated than the Republic of Congo
- published: 02 Jun 2020
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Juillet 1960 à Léopoldville, début des évacuations.
Archives SONUMA
Inédits du 06/11/1982
En 1960, René Buchet, cinéaste amateur, filme de son balcon à Léopoldville, les événements qui se produisirent aux lendem...
Archives SONUMA
Inédits du 06/11/1982
En 1960, René Buchet, cinéaste amateur, filme de son balcon à Léopoldville, les événements qui se produisirent aux lendemains de l'indépendance, dans le quartier de la toute nouvelle ambassade de Belgique. Les soldats mutins arrivent en ville et les familles commencent à évacuer.
https://wn.com/Juillet_1960_À_Léopoldville,_Début_Des_Évacuations.
Archives SONUMA
Inédits du 06/11/1982
En 1960, René Buchet, cinéaste amateur, filme de son balcon à Léopoldville, les événements qui se produisirent aux lendemains de l'indépendance, dans le quartier de la toute nouvelle ambassade de Belgique. Les soldats mutins arrivent en ville et les familles commencent à évacuer.
- published: 29 Jun 2020
- views: 13106
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Belgian Congo (Documentary)
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The Belgian Congo was a Belgian colony in Central Afr...
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The Belgian Congo was a Belgian colony in Central Africa from 1908 until independence in 1960. The former colony adopted its present-day name, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), in 1964.
Colonial rule in the Congo began in the late 19th century. King Leopold II of Belgium attempted to persuade the Belgian government to support colonial expansion around the then-largely unexplored Congo Basin. Their ambivalence resulted in Leopold's establishing a colony himself. With support from a number of Western countries, Leopold achieved international recognition for a personal colony, the Congo Free State, in 1885. By the turn of the century, however, the violence used by Free State officials against indigenous Congolese and a ruthless system of economic exploitation led to intense diplomatic pressure on Belgium to take official control of the country, which it did by creating the Belgian Congo in 1908.
Belgian rule in the Congo was based on the "colonial trinity" (trinité coloniale) of state, missionary and private-company interests. The privileging of Belgian commercial interests meant that large amounts of capital flowed into the Congo and that individual regions became specialised. On many occasions, the interests of the government and of private enterprise became closely linked, and the state helped companies to break strikes and to remove other barriers raised by the indigenous population. The colony was divided into hierarchically organised administrative subdivisions, and run uniformly according to a set "native policy" (politique indigène). This contrasted the practice of British and French colonial policy, which generally favoured systems of indirect rule, retaining traditional leaders in positions of authority under colonial oversight.[clarification needed]
During the 1940s and 1950s the Belgian Congo experienced extensive urbanisation, and the colonial administration began various development programmes aimed at making the territory into a "model colony". One result saw the development of a new middle-class of Europeanised African "évolués" in the cities. By the 1950s the Congo had a wage labour force twice as large as that in any other African colony.
In 1960, as the result of a widespread and increasingly radical pro-independence movement, the Congo achieved independence, becoming the Republic of Congo-Léopoldville under Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba and President Joseph Kasa-Vubu. Poor relations between political factions within the Congo, the continued involvement of Belgium in Congolese affairs, and the intervention by major parties (mainly the United States and the Soviet Union) during the Cold War led to a five-year-long period of war and political instability, known as the Congo Crisis, from 1960 to 1965. This ended with the seizure of power by Joseph-Désiré Mobutu in November 1965.
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The Belgian Congo was a Belgian colony in Central Africa from 1908 until independence in 1960. The former colony adopted its present-day name, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), in 1964.
Colonial rule in the Congo began in the late 19th century. King Leopold II of Belgium attempted to persuade the Belgian government to support colonial expansion around the then-largely unexplored Congo Basin. Their ambivalence resulted in Leopold's establishing a colony himself. With support from a number of Western countries, Leopold achieved international recognition for a personal colony, the Congo Free State, in 1885. By the turn of the century, however, the violence used by Free State officials against indigenous Congolese and a ruthless system of economic exploitation led to intense diplomatic pressure on Belgium to take official control of the country, which it did by creating the Belgian Congo in 1908.
Belgian rule in the Congo was based on the "colonial trinity" (trinité coloniale) of state, missionary and private-company interests. The privileging of Belgian commercial interests meant that large amounts of capital flowed into the Congo and that individual regions became specialised. On many occasions, the interests of the government and of private enterprise became closely linked, and the state helped companies to break strikes and to remove other barriers raised by the indigenous population. The colony was divided into hierarchically organised administrative subdivisions, and run uniformly according to a set "native policy" (politique indigène). This contrasted the practice of British and French colonial policy, which generally favoured systems of indirect rule, retaining traditional leaders in positions of authority under colonial oversight.[clarification needed]
During the 1940s and 1950s the Belgian Congo experienced extensive urbanisation, and the colonial administration began various development programmes aimed at making the territory into a "model colony". One result saw the development of a new middle-class of Europeanised African "évolués" in the cities. By the 1950s the Congo had a wage labour force twice as large as that in any other African colony.
In 1960, as the result of a widespread and increasingly radical pro-independence movement, the Congo achieved independence, becoming the Republic of Congo-Léopoldville under Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba and President Joseph Kasa-Vubu. Poor relations between political factions within the Congo, the continued involvement of Belgium in Congolese affairs, and the intervention by major parties (mainly the United States and the Soviet Union) during the Cold War led to a five-year-long period of war and political instability, known as the Congo Crisis, from 1960 to 1965. This ended with the seizure of power by Joseph-Désiré Mobutu in November 1965.
- published: 03 Jan 2019
- views: 237246
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Leopoldville, Congo market in 1960. Film 90980
Market in Leopoldville, Kinshasa, congo 1960. Leopoldville, Kinshasa, Congo. Thousands of people mill about a street market. Several women have laid out their...
Market in Leopoldville, Kinshasa, congo 1960. Leopoldville, Kinshasa, Congo. Thousands of people mill about a street market. Several women have laid out their wares on blankets on the ground. Close ups of several people at the market. A black baby plays with a grass bag a her mother's feet. A woman smiles as she poses with her baby. Children smile into the camera as they sit and squat on the ground.
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Market in Leopoldville, Kinshasa, congo 1960. Leopoldville, Kinshasa, Congo. Thousands of people mill about a street market. Several women have laid out their wares on blankets on the ground. Close ups of several people at the market. A black baby plays with a grass bag a her mother's feet. A woman smiles as she poses with her baby. Children smile into the camera as they sit and squat on the ground.
- published: 16 Jan 2014
- views: 3399
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Why Are There Two Congos?
A short video explaining why there are two countries with very similar names. The Democratic Republic of the Congo and its neighbour, the Republic of the Congo....
A short video explaining why there are two countries with very similar names. The Democratic Republic of the Congo and its neighbour, the Republic of the Congo. I also talk about some similar naming issues, as well as briefly looking at many African nations that share the same colour scheme.
In this video, I briefly touch on the European colonisation of Africa. This is a topic which I plan on doing an entire video on some day in the not too distant future.
MUSIC:
Kumasi Groove Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
https://wn.com/Why_Are_There_Two_Congos
A short video explaining why there are two countries with very similar names. The Democratic Republic of the Congo and its neighbour, the Republic of the Congo. I also talk about some similar naming issues, as well as briefly looking at many African nations that share the same colour scheme.
In this video, I briefly touch on the European colonisation of Africa. This is a topic which I plan on doing an entire video on some day in the not too distant future.
MUSIC:
Kumasi Groove Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
- published: 06 Mar 2018
- views: 1553703
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Dancing in Leopoldville, Congo in 1960. Film 90979
Congo. Congo, Kinshasa, then Leopoldville. People sit outdoors at table and chairs and watch a band. Close up of the band's guitarist and a couple dancing arm...
Congo. Congo, Kinshasa, then Leopoldville. People sit outdoors at table and chairs and watch a band. Close up of the band's guitarist and a couple dancing arm in arm. Close up of a hand playing a drum dissolves to the same couple now standing one behind the other in a hip-swaying dance. Another couple dance arm in arm. The woman is shy and won't look at the camera. Close up of the flute player. A couple dance. She wears traditional African headwear and matching African skirt. Men drink beer as they sit in the shade of an outdoor bar.
The camera pans around Leopoldville business centre. The camera pans around sparsely populated shops with few goods and fewer customers. Buses, cars and cyclists drive down a street. 1960.
https://wn.com/Dancing_In_Leopoldville,_Congo_In_1960._Film_90979
Congo. Congo, Kinshasa, then Leopoldville. People sit outdoors at table and chairs and watch a band. Close up of the band's guitarist and a couple dancing arm in arm. Close up of a hand playing a drum dissolves to the same couple now standing one behind the other in a hip-swaying dance. Another couple dance arm in arm. The woman is shy and won't look at the camera. Close up of the flute player. A couple dance. She wears traditional African headwear and matching African skirt. Men drink beer as they sit in the shade of an outdoor bar.
The camera pans around Leopoldville business centre. The camera pans around sparsely populated shops with few goods and fewer customers. Buses, cars and cyclists drive down a street. 1960.
- published: 16 Jan 2014
- views: 9808