The Belgian Congo (French: Congo belge, pronounced [kɔ̃ɡo bɛlʒ]; Dutch: Belgisch-Congo) [a] was a Belgian colony in Central Africa from 1908 until independence in 1960. It is today the Democratic …

Oct 30, 2025 · Belgian Congo (Congo Belge) was a colony in Africa that was ruled by Belgium from 1908 until June 30, 1960, when it became an independent republic; it is now known as the …

6 days ago · Explore the history of how Congo became a Belgian colony, from King Leopold II’s personal rule to annexation and colonial impact lasting beyond independence.

Jan 16, 2023 · Belgium’s control over the Congo from 1885 to 1960 represents one of the darkest chapters in colonial history. The story of the Belgian Congo is a harrowing tale of exploitation, …

Explore the intricate history of Belgium and Congo, tracing the impacts of colonialism from King Leopold II's brutal regime to modern relations. Learn about the social, economic, and cultural changes …

Yielding to international pressure, the parliament of Belgium annexed the Congo Free State and took over its administration on November 15, 1908, as the colony of the Belgian Congo.

The Belgian Congo was a central African territory governed by Belgium from 1908 until its independence in 1960. It became a significant example of European colonial exploitation, which played a key role in …

The Belgian Congo (French: Congo Belge, Dutch: Belgisch-Congo[lower-alpha 1]) was a Belgian colony in Central Africa between 1908 and 1960 in what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo …

From 1885 to 1908, many atrocities were committed in the Congo Free State (today the Democratic Republic of the Congo) under the absolute rule of King Leopold II of Belgium. These atrocities were …

The Belgian Congo was a Belgian colony in Central Africa from 1908 until independence in 1960. It is today the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).