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- history of the Democratic Republic of the Congo - Second Congo War (1998â2003)
- Rwanda - Regional conflict
- Democratic Republic of the Congo - Second Congo War (1998â2003)
- Angola - Independence and civil war
- history of Angola - Independent Angola and civil war
- Namibia - Independence
- history of Namibia - Namibian Independence
- Deadliest Wars of the 21st Century - Second Congo War (1998â2003)
Which countries supported the Congolese government during the Second Congo War?
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During the Second Congo War (1998â2003), the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo received military support from several African nations in its efforts to combat rebel forces.12
The countries that supported the Congolese government included:
- Angola13
- Namibia13
- Zimbabwe13
- Chad3
- Sudan3
This conflict, often referred to as Africaâs "first world war" due to the number of nations involved, saw these governments align with the administration of Laurent Kabila against rebel factions that were backed by the governments of Rwanda and Uganda. The war resulted in significant loss of life and widespread instability, eventually leading to a power-sharing agreement in 2002.1432