indirect rule
To put that part of the Nile all under British rule.
The Congo Free State became an expression of Belgian nationalism in the 1880s when King Leopold II of Belgium used it as a way to assert Belgium's presence in the colonial race and enhance its international prestige. The exploitation of the Congo's resources and people under Leopold's rule was promoted as a symbol of Belgian colonial ambition and power.
Millions died
The Belgian Congo ceased to exist in 1960. It is now known as the Dem. Rep. of the Congo.
BELGIUM was the Western power that dominated The BELGIAN Congo.
Zaire changed its name to the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1997 to reflect a shift towards democracy and to distance itself from its colonial past under Belgian rule.
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The Belgian Congo is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It gained independence from Belgium in 1960 and is a country in Central Africa rich in natural resources but facing challenges such as political instability and conflict.