Congo Monday

20.10.2025 | Webinar

WEBINAR |

Congolese history |

From Mobutu to Kabila

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Congo's history is marked by deep wounds, but also by unwavering strength and resilience. From the era of Mobutu Sese Seko to the times of Laurent-Désiré Kabila and Joseph Kabila, this webinar will explore the country's recent history.


This webinar is part of Congo Week in Vienna – a global prayer and solidarity initiative.


Date: October 20, 2025
🕒 Time: 18:00 - 20:00
📍 Online via Zoom / Registration


program


Welcome and introduction


The Congo before and during Belgian colonial rule

  • Brief historical overview of the kingdoms
  • Economic and cultural aspects of the Congo
  • How Belgium colonized the Congo
  • Colonial economy / colonial capitalism
  • Resistance to colonial rule

The road to independence of the Congo

  • Legacy of the previous century
  • Rise of the Congolese bourgeoisie and political intellectuals
  • Development of the education system in Congo
  • Resistance of students and women
  • Patrice Lumumba
  • Pierre Mulele

PAUSE


The Congo after independence

  • Mobutu Sese Seko
  • Laurent-Désiré Kabila
  • Joseph Kabila

Questions & answers from the chat


Conclusion / Invitation to tomorrow's program