The African Stakes in the Congo War analyzes the Congo conflict by
looking at the roles played by various states and factors in the
conflict. Part I introduces the conflict by showing the historical and
regional context of the war. Part II examines those states and groups
that worked to support the Kaliba regime; Part III examines the rebel
groups working to overthrow Kabila and those intervening on their
behalf. Part IV looks at the role of supposedly neutral states such as
South Africa and looks at the social and economic effects of the war by
examining trans-state factors such as rebel groups, arms trading, and
economic consequences. The collection includes both African and US/UK
scholars, and covers the recent transfer of power from Laurent to Joseph
Kabila.