Congo is on Fire. Here's Why

From colonial brutality to rebel takeovers, the Congo’s conflict has killed millions—yet barely made global headlines. Discover the shocking history behind Africa’s most overlooked and devastating war. Stay ahead of global conflicts with WarFronts Weekly! Get sharp, no-nonsense military analysis straight to your inbox. 📩 Subscribe now: https://subscribepage.io/WarFrontsWeekly Love content? Check out Simon's other YouTube Channels: Megaprojects:https://www.youtube.com/@megaprojects9649 SideProjects: https://www.youtube.com/@Sideprojects Into The Shadows: https://www.youtube.com/@IntotheShadows Today I Found Out: https://www.youtube.com/@TodayIFoundOut Brain Blaze: https://www.youtube.com/@brainblaze6526 Casual Criminalist: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCasualCriminalist Decoding the Unknown: https://www.youtube.com/@decodingtheunknown2373 Places: https://www.youtube.com/@Places302 Celestium: https://www.youtube.com/@astrographics-ve4yq Simon's Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimonWhistler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonwhistler/ 00:00 Introduction 01:23 The Fall of Goma 05:59 A Country of Layers: Historical Context 11:51 Borders and Ethnic Tensions: The Berlin Conference Legacy 15:41 The Rwandan Genocide and The First Congo War 23:50 The Second Congo War 32:39 A Complicated Quagmire 42:27 Birth of a Monster 51:21 Congo’s Current Crisis 1:07:13 An Elusive Peace