Kinshasa, DRC: Africa's Largest MEGACITY
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Published 2022-08-01
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Chapters:
0:00 Welcome to Kinshasa
0:52 Geography and natural resources
1:56 The colonialists arrive
2:48 An independent (corrupt) DRC
3:48 Cobalt mining capital of the world
4:30 China's plunder
6:51 Kinshasa's poor infrastructure and services
7:39 Rich (few) vs Poor (many)
8:38 Bike merchant "traffickers"
9:52 A wild (slow) train ride
10:39 Looking ahead
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All Comments (21)
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It’s sad to see the current state of the Congo. It used to be the second most industrialized country in Africa, behind only South Africa, and had the potential to become quite a powerhouse in Africa. And out of all the large countries in Africa it probably has the most favorable geography, having a large navigable river go deep into its land is very valuable. I really hope this country can develop into one of Africa’s superpowers.
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As an African, this makes me so sad as DR Congo has the potential (like Nigeria) to dramatically change not only the life of its people but that of the entire continent of Africa.
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Congo still has the potential and I hope to see it become a African Superpower in my lifetime to come. All that's needed is good leadership and strong education.
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I almost cried seeing the horrible state of my beautiful country... 😭😭🇨🇩 The DRC, known as the richest country in the world, yet its unimaginable potential was its biggest curse throughout history. And the fact that people there are still able to smile at everything despite all the bad things that have happened to them... That's what makes me admire my father and take pride in coming from a "Third World Country" !!! 💪🏽💪🏽🙏🏽
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i feel like there was a lot about China buying resources and not much about civil unrest in Congo, as well as foreign interference by neighboring countries such as Rwanda and Uganda. i think that has a much bigger impact on Congo than what China is doing.
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As an African, I pray to see the Congo and all our African countries rise up, we have so much to offer the world EDIT: damn, the racism in the comments is just wow
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I’ve been waiting for this one. The influence of this city and nation will only grow
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Good luck to the people of the Congo... hope you can make a better future for yourselves and prosper!... Peace from Ireland 🟩⬜🟧☘
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As a Belgian, I feel terrible about the violence that the Belgian colonists caused to the locals in Congo. 😣
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Best wishes to people of Congo from India.
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When is Africa going to stop being screwed by outsiders!!!!
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My beautiful Brothers and Sisters of Congo. Although the colonisers have plundered, raped and genocided our countries , we will fight, work hard and will rise to glory. Have faith. - a brother from India.
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I was there recently. Beautiful people. God bless the Congo
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DR Congo has the potential to be the most powerful country in Africa.
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This is my Country and it truly is sad to see it deteriorate each day and year. Thank you for the video because it’s truly hard to find other ppl or videos about my country. DRC
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It's ironic to think 🤔 the struggling locals living in a country full of natural resources. It's just frustrating not to be able to lift the economy of Congo through its people's force to make it a powerhouse. So much knowledge from this video. Thank you and more power to your channel
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At least Chinese are not arming and financing rebels.
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This is the one to look for in the future. DR Congo will become Africa’s second most populous country and the nation with the most Christians in the world. The city and wealth will only increase, I pray it is managed correctly and the country’s situation improves.
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I wish African city designers would design cities that would be immediately identifiable as uniquely African.
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My dream to be a part of a major change in Africa. They deserve a lot lot lot more.
