LibGuides: Modern World History: Congo

Congo : Pre-Colonization (before 1800s)

Congo : Colonization (1800s to 1960)

Online Resources

Congo : Post-Colonization (1960s to present)

The Congo, Decolonization, and the Cold War, 1960–1965
(Office of the Historian, Bureau of Public Affairs)
"Congo (Kinshasa)," World History in Context (Gale)
A good overview article of the history of Congo, aka the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
"Congolese Civil War," World History: The Modern Era (ABC-CLIO)
A short summary of civil war in the former colony, after it gained independence from Belgium.
"Civil War in Congo (1999)," New York Times
In-depth article in timeline format, with multiple links to additional information.

Patrice Lumumba by Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja
Call Number: 967.5103
ISBN: 9780821445068
Publication Date: 2014

Primary Sources

"DR Congo: Political Tensions, Armed Attacks, Displacement and COVID Threats Continue (2020)," United Nations News
A short news article overview of current events in the DRC, Dec. 2020, from the United Nations News website
"Patrice Lumumba: Marxism and Anti-Imperialism in Africa"
Speeches, letters and poetry by Patrice Lumumba (Marxists Internet Archive)

(There are more resources for primary sources on the Home tab and on the top page of Africa tab. Try searching in some of the featured journals from JSTOR listed on the top page of Africa tab.)

Lumumba Speaks: the Speeches and Writings of Patrice Lumumba, 1958-1961 by Patrice Lumumba
Call Number: 967.5103 SAR
ISBN: 0316536504
Publication Date: 1972

"The Congo Problem (1962)," U Thant, Modern History Sourcebook
Comments regarding establishing an independent government in the former Belgian colony of Congo, by the Secretary-General of the United Nations, U Thant, August 20, 1962

Modern World History: Congo

Recommended Databases for Imperialism Research

Congo : Pre-Colonization (before 1800s)

Congo : Colonization (1800s to 1960)

Online Resources

Congo : Post-Colonization (1960s to present)

Primary Sources