Tom and Dominic set out on their shocking journey into the history of the subjugation of the Congo Free State to the monstrous King Leopold of Belgium. Show more he story of King Leopold of ...

According to the official website of National Geographic, Leopold was known for forming the Congo Free State after taking over the African land. He received financial support from the Belgian ...

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday oversaw the signing by Congo and Rwanda of a pledge to work toward a peace deal that ...

European troops of the former Congo Free State also used Model 94 Mauser rifles, but in cal. 7.65 mm. Sweden placed an order with the Mauser Co. for 5,000 Model 94 cal. 6.5 mm. carbines in August.

Later, however, he besmirched his reputation by accepting money from King Leopold II of Belgium to help create the Congo Free State and promote the slave trade. Though he returned to Britain ...

The three Americans convicted of participating in a botched coup attempt in Congo last year have been repatriated to the United States, days after their death sentences were ...

The three Americans convicted for participating in a botched coup attempt in Congo last year have been ... federal courthouse in Salt Lake City. The State Department said it was aware of their ...

The three Americans convicted of participating in a botched coup attempt in Congo last year have been repatriated to the United States. AP The State Department ... was a free vacation, and ...

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (C), Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe (R) and Democratic Republic of the Congo Foreign Minister ... calling for a region "free of violent ethnic ...

While the fragile truce in Congo is still subject to further talks, Kabila has made no secret of his ambitions to participate in the peace efforts. "He was head of state for 18 years. He is ...

US Department of State spokesperson Tammy Bruce confirmed the transfer on Tuesday, saying that the US condemned the armed attacks and supported DR Congo ... believed was a free vacation, said ...

The three Americans convicted for participating in a botched coup attempt in Congo last year have been ... said they left Tuesday morning. The State Department said it was aware of their transfer ...