23. Congo Crisis (1960-1965)
The Congo Crisis erupted immediately after the Democratic Republic of the Congo gained independence from Belgium. A turbulent mix of secessionist movements, political assassinations, and foreign interventions plunged the country into chaos.
Multiple factions—including regional warlords and Cold War superpowers—vied for control, turning Congo into a focal point of postcolonial instability. The crisis left enduring scars on the nation’s governance and set the stage for decades of conflict and hardship in Central Africa.
