The greatest events in Congo History

1. 1884-1885: Berlin Conference - Agreements were made between European powers on the sharing of the Congo River Basin and the process of colonization of the Congo accelerated.

2. 1960: Congo Independence - Congo, which gained independence from Belgium, declared its independence under the leadership of Patrice Lumumba. However, civil wars and foreign interventions triggered the country's instability and political crisis.

3. 1971: Mobutu Sese Seko came to power - Joseph Mobutu came to power after a failed coup attempt and ruled the country as a dictator for 32 years. During Mobutu's rule, Congo experienced a period of intense political repression and economic exploitation.

4. 1997: Second Congo War - Congo was plunged into civil war with the support of neighboring countries. This war lasted from 1998 to 2003 and resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people, the displacement of millions of people, and the division of the country.

5. 2006: Establishment of the Democratic Republic of Congo - As a result of the civil war, a new state was established called the Democratic Republic of the Congo. During this period, democratic elections were held and a new constitution was adopted.

6. 2018: Felix Tshisekedi was elected president - Felix Tshisekedi was elected president in the elections held in November 2018. These elections took place in the wake of political instability and violence in the country. These events represent important turning points in Congolese history and influenced the political, social and economic development of the country. However, there are many other important events in Congo's history and these are just a few examples.