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Event war Africa

Second Congo War

1998 CE – 2003 CE

Known as 'Africa's World War,' the conflict drew in nine nations and 25 armed groups.

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1998–2003 war in central Africa

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Conflict · Africa

Second Congo War

1998 CE – 2003 CE

Known as 'Africa's World War,' the conflict drew in nine nations and 25 armed groups. An estimated 3.8 million people died, mostly from disease and starvation, making it the deadliest conflict since World War II.

Standing in 1998 CE

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