Kasavubu began to dream of reviving the fabled 14th century kingdom of the Congo, combining territories now French, Belgian and Portuguese. After his election as one of Léopoldville’s commune ...

As with any subject, history can be explored in a number of ways. In high school and college, students might study it through ...

On June 30, 1960, colonial rule formally ended in what was then known as the Belgian Congo. Less than 200 days ... by a political rival but, as the documentary Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat ...