Which explains the political challenges in the DRC since Seko’s toppling in 1997? The country is struggling with child soldiers
who commit war crimes. The country is dealing with disagreements over where to sell its vast minerals. The country is adopting a democracy against many warring parties. The country is leading a revolt against a colonial power that wants to take over.
The country is adopting a democracy against many warring parties.
Explanation:
This is the statement that best describes the problems that the Democratic Republic of the Congo has faced since Seko's toppling in 1997.
Following this political development, the DRC became a republic, transitioning from a civil war to a semi-presidential system. The nation drafted a Constitution in 2005, and held elections in 2006. However, the transition has not been smooth. Many political, cultural and religious groups oppose the transition. Many disagree with the ideas of democracy, while others want to take power for themselves. This has led to a difficult democratization process in the nation.
For years, China had enjoyed a favorable balance of trade with foreign nations. But the British trade of Opium with China disrupted the economy in the early 1800s and led to wars between the two nations.
The illegal trade of Opium that Britain was having with China caused a deep disruption of society and economy, leading to the First and Second Opium Wars.