Belgium By Terrnadoe Oct 18, 1908 Belgium takes over congo King Leopold II Had this part of Africa in his possession. He was only interested in profit and didnt care by what means it was reached. They had no choice but to take it over. Period: Oct 18, 1908 to Jun 30, 1964 Belgium- Congo Jan 18, 1960 First congo war Jun 30, 1960 The congo crisis Jan 1, 1965 Zaire Nov 24, 1965 Congolese civil war
