How significant were regional powers in perpetuating conflict in the First and Second Congo Wars?

Could you write a very detailed essay outline for this question?
– The essay is 3000 words long and is for a master’s degree, so you should consider that when writing the outline.
– To write it, you should engage in SIGNIFICANT research on the topic
– The outline should be ANALYTICAL and avoid being too descriiptive.
– There is NO NEED to write a historical background section, as this would be too descriiptive. Only focus on developing sections that answer the main question and link to the main argument.
– The outline should also include CRITICAL ENGAGEMENT with relevant literature (key scholars on the topic)

Thank you very much for your help!