The history I described shared the blame among several different powerful individuals and nations, only some of which were colonial. The DRC gained 'independen

The history I described shared the blame among several different powerful individuals and nations, only some of which were colonial. The DRC gained 'independence' 60 years ago. 60 years after the US's independence, we were in constant wars with native Americans (leading to the Trail of Tears) and experiencing an economic crisis that lasted 7 years. 30 years later we would have a devastating civil war. 60 years after Ireland's independence, we were right in the middle of the three decade long Troubles. Hong Kong has never achieved independence. Flourished indeed. Stable, strong, modern government takes time and peace, neither of which DRC has had much of.