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From Zaire to the Democratic Republic of Congo: Current African Issues No. 28 (Current African Issues)
From Zaire to the Democratic Republic of Congo Current African Issues No 28 - Current African Issues Author:Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja This paper examines the political and social situation in the DRC since May 1997, together with the prospects for a successful political and social transition. Consistent with the deepest aspirations of the Congolese population, such a transition will succeed if it involves an irreversible development towards multiparty democracy and the full ut... more »ilization of the country?s immense resources for economic and social development. In other words, a successful transition is one in which basic freedoms and liberties will be guaranteed through democratic governance and the rule of law, with tangible improvements in living conditions.« less