The Democratic Republic of Congo
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The Democratic Republic of Congo

Between Hope and Despair

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The Democratic Republic of Congo

Between Hope and Despair

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Over the past two decades, the Democratic Republic of Congo has been at the centre of the deadliest series of conflicts since the Second World War, and now hosts the largest United Nations peacekeeping mission in the world. In this compelling book, acclaimed journalist Michael Deibert paints a picture of a nation in flux, inching towards peace but at the same time solidifying into another era of authoritarian rule under its enigmatic president, Joseph Kabila. Featuring a wealth of first-hand interviews and secondary sources, the narrative travels from war-torn villages in the country's east to the chaotic, pulsing capital of Kinshasa in order to bring us the voices of the Congolese - from impoverished gold prospectors and market women to government officials - as it explores the complicated political, ethnic and economic geography of this tattered land. A must-read for anyone interested in contemporary Africa, The Democratic Republic of Congo: Between, Hope and Despair sheds new light on this sprawling and often misunderstood country that has become iconic both for its great potential and dashed hopes.

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Publisher
Zed Books
Year
2013
ISBN
9781780323473
Edition
1
Topic
Politics & International Relations
Subtopic
International Relations
Index
Politics & International Relations

Table of contents

  1. About the author
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Acknowledgements
  6. Abbreviations
  7. Maps
  8. Prologue: the killing fields
  9. 1 Kingdom of Kongo to first Congo Republic
  10. 2 Fire in his wake
  11. 3 The great Congo wars
  12. 4 Enter his father’s house
  13. 5 One hundred per cent Congolese
  14. 6 Glittering demons
  15. 7 Threats from within and without
  16. 8 A false peace
  17. 9 Elections, encore
  18. 10 Rebellion after rebellion
  19. Epilogue
  20. Notes
  21. Bibliography
  22. Index
  23. About Zed Books