Second Congo War

The Second Congo War, also known as Africa's World War or the Great War of Africa, was a major conflict that began on 2 August 1998 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), just over a year after the First Congo War. The war initially erupted when Congolese president Laurent-Désiré Kabila turned against his former allies from Rwanda and Uganda, who had helped him seize power. The conflict expanded as Kabila rallied a coalition of other countries to his defense. The war drew in nine African nations and approximately 25 armed groups, making it one of the largest wars in African history. Quotes There is a clear link between the continuation of the conflict and the exploitation of natural resources. The second war in Congo involved up to nine different African states. Two successive wars, one in 1996 and another that began in 1998, have left Congo devastated. External links Category:Civil wars of the 20th century Category:History of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Category:Conflicts