which slowed the advance of German troops in 1914 at the beginning ofWorld War I. His most importantlegacy, however, remains the humancatastrophethat the rubber forced-labour system brought to the Congo—a heritage that continued to echo in that region more than a century after Leopold’s deat...
Belgian Congo historical region, Africa Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Also known as: Congo Belge Written and fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Jan 11, 2025 • Article History Quick Facts French: Congo Belge Date: 1908 - June 30, 1960 ...