This collection of essays explores the contemporary crises in Rwanda, Burundi, and the Congo-Kinshasa, offering important new insights into the cycle of genocidal violence, ethnic strife, and civil war that has made the Great Lakes region of Central Africa the most violent on the continent.
Focusing on the tumultuous history of Rwanda, Burundi, and DR Congo, the book delves into the violence and inter-ethnic conflicts that have marked these nations since their independence. Rene Lemarchand provides an in-depth exploration of the complex social and political dynamics that have shaped this troubled period, offering insights into the factors contributing to ongoing instability in the region.