Question

Evaluate why the Belgian Congo was unable to attain peace immediately after
Item 1
gaining independence. Choose one best answer
Item 2
• Mobutu was a poor leader who could not unite the people.

• The Soviet Union allied with the Belgians to fight the Congolese.
Item 3
• The Belgian military leaders maintained power over Congolese soldiers.
Item 4
• The Belgians invaded the Congo and took back control.

Answer 1

The best answer is: "The Belgian military leaders maintained power over Congolese soldiers."

Explanation: At independence the Force Publique still had Belgian officers and few Congolese in command. That colonial military hierarchy provoked mutinies and widespread unrest (followed by Belgian troop interventions and secessionist movements like Katanga), preventing immediate peace.