Drc Quotes

“Even though the Congo is the stage of intense international peacebuilding efforts, and even though it recently experienced a transition from war to “peace and democracy,” it continues to be plagued by the deadliest conflict since World War II. Why did the international intervention fail to help the Congo achieve lasting peace and security?”
― Severine Autesserre, The Trouble with the Congo: Local Violence and the Failure of International Peacebuilding

“I've been living outside of the Congo for a year now. And I have often made it known that I wanted to return to Congo when the time was right. I remain convinced that there is general reconciliation possible between all Congolese and that this is the only absolute condition to get this country out of the misery and anarchy.”
― Moïse Tshombe

“a comeback is possible for the Congolese. but for that, the country needs an extraordinary leader, someone of the caliber of Leopold II, someone who organizes the state, a genius in state administration, a know-it-all manager.”
― Jean-Pierre Nzeza Kabu Zex-Kongo, Léopold II Le plus grand chef d'Etat de l'histoire du Congo (Études africaines)

“[He, Dan Gertler] made more money for himself and Congolese elites than anyone since perhaps Belgium's King Leopold II”
― Henry Sanderson, Volt Rush: The Winners and Losers in the Race to Go Green