13. The Takeover of Msiri and Katanga

thehistoryofthecongo

In this Episode we find Msiri's migration and capture of the Katangan region. Here he grew rich on power and wealth through the Copper mines and smelting plants that could be found here.

But his power was under threat. Ambitious powers looked on jealously. Msiri was clever and cunning but ultimately he didn't have the firepower to stand against the tides of history.

Here we find the last conflicts that settled the borders of the DRC as they stand today. It marks the end of the Scramble for Africa as the peoples DRC find themselves under common rule for the first time.