Congo Republic

Country Congo Republic
Capital Brazzaville
Continent Africa
Currency Central African CFA franc(XAF)
Languages French, Kongo & Lingala

Brazzaville

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Introduction

Upon independence in 1960, the former French region of Middle Congo became the Republic of the Congo. A quarter century of experimentation with Marxism was abandoned in 1990 and a democratically elected government took office in 1992. A brief civil war in 1997 restored former Marxist President Denis SASSOU-NGUESSO, and ushered in a period of ethnic and political unrest. Southern-based rebel groups agreed to a final peace accord in March 2003, but the calm is tenuous and refugees continue to present a humanitarian crisis. The Republic of Congo was once one of Africa's largest petroleum producers, but with declining production it will need new offshore oil finds to sustain its oil earnings over the long term.

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DR Congo and Rwanda vow to agree peace plan by 2 May - BBCDR Congo and Rwanda vow to agree peace plan by 2 May  BBC

The United States Hosts Signing of Declaration of Principles Between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Government of Rwanda - U.S. Department of State (.gov)The United States Hosts Signing of Declaration of Principles Between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Government of Rwanda  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

DR Congo, Rwanda agree to draft peace deal by May 2 - Al JazeeraDR Congo, Rwanda agree to draft peace deal by May 2  Al Jazeera

Sexual violence systematically used as a weapon of war in the DR Congo - UN NewsSexual violence systematically used as a weapon of war in the DR Congo  UN News

Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Nigeria, Syria - OCHAToday's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Nigeria, Syria  OCHA

DR Congo, M23 rebels agree to work on truce during Doha talks - Anadolu AjansiDR Congo, M23 rebels agree to work on truce during Doha talks  Anadolu Ajansi

Africa CDC Strengthens Support to Ebola Response in the Democratic Republic of Congo - African UnionAfrica CDC Strengthens Support to Ebola Response in the Democratic Republic of Congo  African Union

DR Congo government, M23 make joint declaration to work towards ceasefire - RFIDR Congo government, M23 make joint declaration to work towards ceasefire  RFI

Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) crisis forces refugees to swim for their lives to Burundi - ZAWYADemocratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) crisis forces refugees to swim for their lives to Burundi  ZAWYA

Republic of the Congo - Trade, Economy, Oil - BritannicaRepublic of the Congo - Trade, Economy, Oil  Britannica

Crisis in Congo: On the Democratic Republic of the Congo and rebels - The HinduCrisis in Congo: On the Democratic Republic of the Congo and rebels  The Hindu

Reports of grave violations against children in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo tripled in last month - UnicefReports of grave violations against children in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo tripled in last month  Unicef

Dire health and humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo prompts escalation of efforts by WHO, partners - World Health Organization (WHO)Dire health and humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo prompts escalation of efforts by WHO, partners  World Health Organization (WHO)

UNFPA Country appeal: Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), April 2025 - ReliefWebUNFPA Country appeal: Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), April 2025  ReliefWeb

Democratic Republic of Congo e-invoicing Sept 2024 - VATCalcDemocratic Republic of Congo e-invoicing Sept 2024  VATCalc

Congo-Brazzaville: How Congo-Brazzaville's Illegal Medicine Trade Crisis Can Be Tackled - allAfrica.comCongo-Brazzaville: How Congo-Brazzaville's Illegal Medicine Trade Crisis Can Be Tackled  allAfrica.com

DR Congo country profile - BBCDR Congo country profile  BBC

Republic of the Congo - Education, Literacy, Schools - BritannicaRepublic of the Congo - Education, Literacy, Schools  Britannica

Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) Hydrocarbons Minister to Speak at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 Amid Renewed Exploration Drive - ZAWYADemocratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) Hydrocarbons Minister to Speak at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 Amid Renewed Exploration Drive  ZAWYA

Republic of the Congo - Healthcare, Poverty, Education - BritannicaRepublic of the Congo - Healthcare, Poverty, Education  Britannica

Republic of the Congo - Justice, Legal System, Courts - BritannicaRepublic of the Congo - Justice, Legal System, Courts  Britannica

Democratic Republic of the Congo: FAO sounds alarm over persisting high levels of hunger - Food and Agriculture OrganizationDemocratic Republic of the Congo: FAO sounds alarm over persisting high levels of hunger  Food and Agriculture Organization

What can stop M23 advance in Democratic Republic of the Congo? - Al JazeeraWhat can stop M23 advance in Democratic Republic of the Congo?  Al Jazeera

Democratic Republic of the Congo: One too many humanitarian crises in North and South Kivu - IFRCDemocratic Republic of the Congo: One too many humanitarian crises in North and South Kivu  IFRC

DR Congo emergency: Next 24 hours are critical, warn UN agencies - UN NewsDR Congo emergency: Next 24 hours are critical, warn UN agencies  UN News

Children in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo increasingly exposed to sexual violence, abduction and recruitment - UnicefChildren in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo increasingly exposed to sexual violence, abduction and recruitment  Unicef

Republic of the Congo - Rainforest, Equatorial, Central Africa - BritannicaRepublic of the Congo - Rainforest, Equatorial, Central Africa  Britannica

DR Congo floods: Dozens dead after Kinshasa deluge - BBCDR Congo floods: Dozens dead after Kinshasa deluge  BBC

The Democratic Republic of Congo to create the Earth’s largest protected tropical forest reserve - The World Economic ForumThe Democratic Republic of Congo to create the Earth’s largest protected tropical forest reserve  The World Economic Forum

Restoring women's dignity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - ohchrRestoring women's dignity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo  ohchr

Congo Republic seeks talks with FIFA to lift suspension - SportstarCongo Republic seeks talks with FIFA to lift suspension  Sportstar

Democratic Republic of the Congo - European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid OperationsDemocratic Republic of the Congo  European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations

Another Regional Intervention Falls Short in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - IPI Global ObservatoryAnother Regional Intervention Falls Short in the Democratic Republic of the Congo  IPI Global Observatory

War Returns to the Democratic Republic of Congo: What to Know - Council on Foreign RelationsWar Returns to the Democratic Republic of Congo: What to Know  Council on Foreign Relations

Democratic Republic of the Congo travel advice - GOV.UKDemocratic Republic of the Congo travel advice  GOV.UK

Calling led couple to ministry in Congo - UM NewsCalling led couple to ministry in Congo  UM News

Rwanda-backed M23 advances in Democratic Republic of Congo - DWRwanda-backed M23 advances in Democratic Republic of Congo  DW

Democratic Republic of the Congo - General DebateDemocratic Republic of the Congo  General Debate

Republic of Congo: Population Movement - DREF Operation (MDRCG024) - ReliefWebRepublic of Congo: Population Movement - DREF Operation (MDRCG024)  ReliefWeb

EU provides €60 million humanitarian aid to the Democratic Republic of the Congo - European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid OperationsEU provides €60 million humanitarian aid to the Democratic Republic of the Congo  European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations

FIFA suspends Congo Republic and Pakistan - ReutersFIFA suspends Congo Republic and Pakistan  Reuters

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Council renews EU restrictive measures for a further year - consilium.europa.euDemocratic Republic of the Congo: Council renews EU restrictive measures for a further year  consilium.europa.eu

Democratic Republic of Congo - Protection Brief, February 2025 - ReliefWebDemocratic Republic of Congo - Protection Brief, February 2025  ReliefWeb

What’s Next for the Democratic Republic of Congo? - Council on Foreign RelationsWhat’s Next for the Democratic Republic of Congo?  Council on Foreign Relations

World Report 2025: Democratic Republic of Congo - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2025: Democratic Republic of Congo  Human Rights Watch

Crisis in the DR Congo - United Nations Development ProgrammeCrisis in the DR Congo  United Nations Development Programme

Guterres appeals for mediation to end crisis in eastern DR Congo - UN NewsGuterres appeals for mediation to end crisis in eastern DR Congo  UN News

Kenya and the Democratic Republic of the Congo - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesKenya and the Democratic Republic of the Congo  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

WFP Republic of Congo Country Brief, January 2025 - ReliefWebWFP Republic of Congo Country Brief, January 2025  ReliefWeb

Kenya’s Economic Initiatives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesKenya’s Economic Initiatives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

Congo Kicked Out of World Cup Race as Morocco Marches On - Morocco World NewsCongo Kicked Out of World Cup Race as Morocco Marches On  Morocco World News

Democratic Republic of the Congo - Global Centre for the Responsibility to ProtectDemocratic Republic of the Congo  Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect

Congo LNG, the first project to export natural gas - Eni SpACongo LNG, the first project to export natural gas  Eni SpA

Protecting Miners' Health in Democratic Republic of Congo - Think Global HealthProtecting Miners' Health in Democratic Republic of Congo  Think Global Health

Lessons from the Inter-Congolese Dialogue for the DRC Crisis - Africa Center for Strategic StudiesLessons from the Inter-Congolese Dialogue for the DRC Crisis  Africa Center for Strategic Studies

Do not Ignore the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Conflict - Small Wars JournalDo not Ignore the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Conflict  Small Wars Journal

Republic of Congo: Request for an Extension of the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement-Staff Report - International Monetary FundRepublic of Congo: Request for an Extension of the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement-Staff Report  International Monetary Fund

Today's top news: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Ukraine - OCHAToday's top news: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Ukraine  OCHA

Ruling political party in Democratic Republic of the Congo eyes constitutional reform - ConstitutionNetRuling political party in Democratic Republic of the Congo eyes constitutional reform  ConstitutionNet

Democratic Republic of Congo - Flash Update #3 : Escalation of violence significantly affects the humanitarian situation in North Kivu and South Kivu, 28 January 2025 - ReliefWebDemocratic Republic of Congo - Flash Update #3 : Escalation of violence significantly affects the humanitarian situation in North Kivu and South Kivu, 28 January 2025  ReliefWeb

DRC: Félix Tshisekedi takes aim at ‘traitor’ Joseph Kabila - The Africa Report.comDRC: Félix Tshisekedi takes aim at ‘traitor’ Joseph Kabila  The Africa Report.com

DR Congo: Children reportedly killed in summary executions by M23 fighters - UN NewsDR Congo: Children reportedly killed in summary executions by M23 fighters  UN News

Democratic Republic of the Congo - Global WitnessDemocratic Republic of the Congo  Global Witness

DR Congo conflict: What is the fighting in Goma about? - BBCDR Congo conflict: What is the fighting in Goma about?  BBC

Democratic Republic of Congo army retakes towns from M23 rebels in North Kivu - Anadolu AjansiDemocratic Republic of Congo army retakes towns from M23 rebels in North Kivu  Anadolu Ajansi

International Criminal Court Takes Important Step in DR Congo - Human Rights WatchInternational Criminal Court Takes Important Step in DR Congo  Human Rights Watch

Crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - iom.intCrisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo  iom.int

WFP Republic of Congo Country Brief, December 2024 - ReliefWebWFP Republic of Congo Country Brief, December 2024  ReliefWeb

Democratic Republic of the Congo Travel Advice & Safety - SmartravellerDemocratic Republic of the Congo Travel Advice & Safety  Smartraveller

Drug trafficking / Congo-Brazzaville’s illegal medicine trade is a hard pill to swallow - ENACT AfricaDrug trafficking / Congo-Brazzaville’s illegal medicine trade is a hard pill to swallow  ENACT Africa

Congo commutes death sentences for US citizens in failed coup - ReutersCongo commutes death sentences for US citizens in failed coup  Reuters

Democratic Republic of the Congo Humanitarian Fund - OCHADemocratic Republic of the Congo Humanitarian Fund  OCHA

Republic of Congo travel - Lonely PlanetRepublic of Congo travel  Lonely Planet

Violence erupts in mineral-rich DR Congo as rebels move into key city. Here’s what we know - CNNViolence erupts in mineral-rich DR Congo as rebels move into key city. Here’s what we know  CNN

Congo-Brazzaville beefs up gas prospects - PE Media NetworkCongo-Brazzaville beefs up gas prospects  PE Media Network

US Envoy Urges Rwanda to Withdraw From DRC and Stop M23 Support - The Defense PostUS Envoy Urges Rwanda to Withdraw From DRC and Stop M23 Support  The Defense Post

democratic republic of congo Archives - Small Wars Journaldemocratic republic of congo Archives  Small Wars Journal

WHO supports Democratic Republic of the Congo reinforce efforts to diagnose disease in remote area - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaWHO supports Democratic Republic of the Congo reinforce efforts to diagnose disease in remote area  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

WFP Democratic Republic of Congo Country Brief, February 2025 - ReliefWebWFP Democratic Republic of Congo Country Brief, February 2025  ReliefWeb

Republic of Congo: Sixth Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility, Request for Waivers of Nonobservance of Performance Criteria, and Financing Assurances Review - International Monetary FundRepublic of Congo: Sixth Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility, Request for Waivers of Nonobservance of Performance Criteria, and Financing Assurances Review  International Monetary Fund

Fifa suspends Congo-Brazzaville from international football - BBCFifa suspends Congo-Brazzaville from international football  BBC

ACN confirms brutal killing of 70 civilians by ADF forces in DRC - Vatican NewsACN confirms brutal killing of 70 civilians by ADF forces in DRC  Vatican News

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Briefing - ReliefWebDemocratic Republic of the Congo: Briefing  ReliefWeb

Republic of Congo: Cholera outbreak - DREF Final Report (MDRCG021) - ReliefWebRepublic of Congo: Cholera outbreak - DREF Final Report (MDRCG021)  ReliefWeb

US open to minerals partnerships with Democratic Republic of Congo - ReutersUS open to minerals partnerships with Democratic Republic of Congo  Reuters

CDC in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)CDC in the Democratic Republic of the Congo  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)

ACAPS Thematic Report: Democratic Republic of Congo - Anticipated implications of US stop-work orders and subsequent cuts (13 March 2025) - ReliefWebACAPS Thematic Report: Democratic Republic of Congo - Anticipated implications of US stop-work orders and subsequent cuts (13 March 2025)  ReliefWeb

Archbishop Gallagher in Congo-Brazzaville: The Pope loves you - Vatican NewsArchbishop Gallagher in Congo-Brazzaville: The Pope loves you  Vatican News

Resetting U.S. Engagement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesResetting U.S. Engagement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

Democratic Republic of the Congo - ICRC | International Committee of the Red CrossDemocratic Republic of the Congo  ICRC | International Committee of the Red Cross

Gold mine collapses in eastern Congo, killing at least 10 people - The EastAfricanGold mine collapses in eastern Congo, killing at least 10 people  The EastAfrican

Congo-Brazzaville - Global WitnessCongo-Brazzaville  Global Witness

5 things to know about the fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo - NPR5 things to know about the fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo  NPR

Republic of Congo's new finance minister targets debt reduction - ReutersRepublic of Congo's new finance minister targets debt reduction  Reuters

Uneasy calm holds in conflict-hit eastern Democratic Republic of Congo - Anadolu AjansiUneasy calm holds in conflict-hit eastern Democratic Republic of Congo  Anadolu Ajansi

Total population of the Democratic Republic of the Congo 2023, by gender - StatistaTotal population of the Democratic Republic of the Congo 2023, by gender  Statista

Fears of a Constitutional Coup in Democratic Republic of Congo - Council on Foreign RelationsFears of a Constitutional Coup in Democratic Republic of Congo  Council on Foreign Relations

The Need for U.S. Action in the Democratic Republic of Congo - Amnesty International USAThe Need for U.S. Action in the Democratic Republic of Congo  Amnesty International USA

Wang Yi Meets with Foreign Minister of the Republic of the Congo Jean-Claude Gakosso - fmprc.gov.cnWang Yi Meets with Foreign Minister of the Republic of the Congo Jean-Claude Gakosso  fmprc.gov.cn

Erik Prince returns to the DRC amid US mineral security push - The Africa Report.comErik Prince returns to the DRC amid US mineral security push  The Africa Report.com