The state has melted, the killing continues

Article Abstract:

The ethnic war in eastern Zaire between Tutsis and Hutus will not destroy the Zairean state because 35 years of President Mobutu's style of governing has already done that. Mobutu has ruled through a network of individuals, who are personally loyal to himself, exercising power on a regional basis. The war, which Zaire originally characterized as a Rwandan invasion, apparently began in the province of South Kivu during Oct 1996 because the regional governor there attempted to have all Tutsis, residents and refugees alike, expelled as foreigners. The Tutsis responded by rising in revolt.

History, Burundi, Refugees, Rwandan foreign relations, Congo (Kinshasa) foreign relations, Rwanda, Tutsi (African people), Hutu (African people), Burundian foreign relations

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Whose finger on the trigger?

Article Abstract:

The internal overthrow of the Mobutisme regime in Zaire, now called the Democratic Republic of Congo, may have potential for stabilizing Central Africa, both economically and politically. Forging alliances across Central African borders and tapping Zaire's natural resources may help stimulate the economy. Military alliances with neighboring countries have been successful but troubling. Conflicting interests by the United States, France, and neighboring countries have side-tracked progress.

World politics, French foreign relations, Sub-Saharan Africa

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Shaky transition

Article Abstract:

The Democratic Republic of CongoEs transitional government could be close to disintegration as the country's peace faces biggest threat that has seen an apparent coup attempt in the capital Kinshasa and a weeklong occupation of the eastern town of Bakuva by renegade forces. For stabilizing the situation it requires coordination among fractious elements in Kinshasa, and cooperation of key regional players.

Congo, Military aspects, Pacific settlement of international disputes, Peace negotiations, Diplomatic negotiations in international disputes, Disintegration

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