Mulele’s War (eBook Edition)
A Hidden Chapter of the Congo Crisis and the Struggle of the Banyamulenge People
Author: Mulenge Positive Society
Publisher: Mulenge Positive Society
Publication Date: May 10, 2024
Length: 40 pages
Format: Digital / eBook
Language: English
 
Book Description
Mulele’s War is a gripping and deeply human account of a nearly forgotten conflict that reshaped the identity and destiny of the Banyamulenge people during the turbulent 1960s in what is now the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Told through firsthand stories, eyewitness accounts, and the memories of those who lived through it, this 40-page eBook brings to light the Banyamulenge’s harrowing experience during the Mulele Rebellion—a violent uprising that began with political ideals but soon turned into targeted ethnic violence.
More than a historical retelling, this book unveils how the Banyamulenge were forcibly drawn into the rebellion, betrayed by former allies, and nearly annihilated. But amidst devastation, they forged a powerful resistance—rooted in faith, unity, and the courage to survive.
 
Inside this book, readers will explore:
The origins of the 1964 Mulele Rebellion and its ideological roots
How the Banyamulenge became entangled with the Simba insurgency
The moment of betrayal and targeted ethnic violence
A detailed account of the massacre attempt of February 1966
The emergence of the “Abagiriye” — warriors of faith and resistance
The miraculous survival and counter-movement that followed
The role of prophecy, divine protection, and leadership in their resilience
Lasting impacts on education, faith, identity, and Banyamulenge society
 
Who should read this book?
This eBook is essential reading for:
Students and scholars of African history and postcolonial conflict
Human rights advocates and genocide researchers
Members of the Great Lakes diaspora
Anyone seeking to understand ethnic resistance movements and the untold stories of courage under oppression
 
Mulele’s War is a tribute to those who refused to be erased—even when all seemed lost. It honors the fallen, the fighters, and the survivors whose stories have remained hidden for far too long.
Written by Mulenge Positive Society, this is more than a historical document—it is a call to remembrance, a record of truth, and a testament to the unbreakable spirit of a people.