The DRC, has a turbulent political history racked with war and colonization. Though much of the DRC’s history is still unknown, the most clear information is on its political past, Belgian Congo to Zaire. The history, includes various uprisings, and slave trading. Henry Stanley, an English explorer, explored the Congo from 1874 to 1877. Stanley explored most of the Congo river, a 1,600 mile journey. Stanley wanted the British government to colonize the area, but the government …showed first 75 words of 372 total…

…showed last 75 words of 372 total…the national bank of Zaire. His method of obtaining power was referred to as, “ Kleptocracy”. He enforced the one party system severely, killing, jailing, or beating anyone who dared to question his authority. In 1996, the rebel force lead by Laurent Kabila, ousted Mobutu. Mobutu quickly relinquished power, and fled the capital to Morocco. The democratized government created by Kabila, still holds power today. Hopefully, the government will keep moving toward a more stable Congolese future.