Congolese Civil War

The Congolese Civil War, primarily occurring between 1998 and 2003, was a conflict rooted in longstanding political instability, ethnic tensions, and competition over natural resources like minerals. It involved multiple internal factions and neighboring countries, leading to widespread violence, displacement, and humanitarian crises. The war was fueled by efforts to control wealth, ethnic loyalties, and political power, resulting in a complex and devastating struggle that significantly impacted the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its people. Although a formal peace agreement was signed in 2003, various conflicts and instability have persisted in the region.