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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UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement on the Democratic Republic of Congo - GOV.UKUN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement on the Democratic Republic of Congo  GOV.UK

Congo pays price of progress for electric battery boom - DWCongo pays price of progress for electric battery boom  DW

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

From 1960 to present day, 11 dates that explain the conflict in the DRC - RFIFrom 1960 to present day, 11 dates that explain the conflict in the DRC  RFI

DR Congo: Record numbers face acute or emergency hunger - UN NewsDR Congo: Record numbers face acute or emergency hunger  UN News

Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Democratic Republic of the Congo - United States Mission to the United Nations (.gov)Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Democratic Republic of the Congo  United States Mission to the United Nations (.gov)

DR Congo country profile - BBCDR Congo country profile  BBC

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is renowned for its music - Global VoicesThe Democratic Republic of the Congo is renowned for its music  Global Voices

Refugee women in Congo are planting the seeds for change with cash transfers - World BankRefugee women in Congo are planting the seeds for change with cash transfers  World Bank

Democratic Republic of Congo: IPC Acute Food Insecurity Snapshot | January - June 2025 - ReliefWebDemocratic Republic of Congo: IPC Acute Food Insecurity Snapshot | January - June 2025  ReliefWeb

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

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

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

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

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)

Republic of the Congo - Population, Migration, Urbanization - BritannicaRepublic of the Congo - Population, Migration, Urbanization  Britannica

Security Council Meets on Situation concerning Democratic Republic of Congo - UN MediaSecurity Council Meets on Situation concerning Democratic Republic of Congo  UN Media

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Rapid Displacement Analysis, North Kivu and South Kivu (3-11 March 2025) - ReliefWebDemocratic Republic of the Congo: Rapid Displacement Analysis, North Kivu and South Kivu (3-11 March 2025)  ReliefWeb

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

The situation concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo - Security Council, 9887th meeting - UN Web TVThe situation concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo - Security Council, 9887th meeting  UN Web TV

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

Democratic Republic of the Congo: FAO sounds alarm over persisting high levels of hunger - fao.orgDemocratic Republic of the Congo: FAO sounds alarm over persisting high levels of hunger  fao.org

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

Building Critical Minerals Cooperation Between the United States and the Democratic Republic of the Congo - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesBuilding Critical Minerals Cooperation Between the United States and the Democratic Republic of the Congo  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

Despite renewed conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), protection for civilians is paramount: Keita - ZAWYADespite renewed conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), protection for civilians is paramount: Keita  ZAWYA

UN agency calls for urgent aid as conflict drives refugees from DR Congo - Al JazeeraUN agency calls for urgent aid as conflict drives refugees from DR Congo  Al Jazeera

Republic of the Congo - Music, Cuisine, Festivals - BritannicaRepublic of the Congo - Music, Cuisine, Festivals  Britannica

UNHCR Southern Africa Regional External Update #9: Eastern DRC Situation (28 March 2025) - ReliefWebUNHCR Southern Africa Regional External Update #9: Eastern DRC Situation (28 March 2025)  ReliefWeb

Press Conference: World Food Programme (WFP) on the IPC Report that came out today on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) - UN MediaPress Conference: World Food Programme (WFP) on the IPC Report that came out today on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)  UN Media

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

Republic of the Congo - Civil War, Oil, Wildlife - BritannicaRepublic of the Congo - Civil War, Oil, Wildlife  Britannica

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

Why does DRC want a Ukraine-like minerals deal with Trump, amid conflict? - Al JazeeraWhy does DRC want a Ukraine-like minerals deal with Trump, amid conflict?  Al Jazeera

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

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

M23 rebels capture strategic mining hub of Walikale in eastern DRC - The GuardianM23 rebels capture strategic mining hub of Walikale in eastern DRC  The Guardian

China, Republic of Congo to enhance coordination on FOCAC - China DailyChina, Republic of Congo to enhance coordination on FOCAC  China Daily

Overdue Accountability in Democratic Republic of Congo - Human Rights WatchOverdue Accountability in Democratic Republic of Congo  Human Rights Watch

Republic of the Congo - Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing - BritannicaRepublic of the Congo - Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing  Britannica

Statement of ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan KC on the Situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and renewed investigations - | International Criminal CourtStatement of ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan KC on the Situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and renewed investigations  | International Criminal Court

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

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Education International strongly condemns the escalation of violence - Education InternationalDemocratic Republic of the Congo: Education International strongly condemns the escalation of violence  Education International

Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025 Ministerial Panel: Republic of Congo to Promote Onshore Acreage in Upcoming Bid Round - Africa.comCongo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025 Ministerial Panel: Republic of Congo to Promote Onshore Acreage in Upcoming Bid Round  Africa.com

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

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

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

Hundreds of women raped, burnt alive in Congo jailbreak amid rebel conflict - Hindustan TimesHundreds of women raped, burnt alive in Congo jailbreak amid rebel conflict  Hindustan Times

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

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

Republic of the Congo - Colonial History, French Rule, African Culture - BritannicaRepublic of the Congo - Colonial History, French Rule, African Culture  Britannica

SNPC Showcases Congo’s Energy Future with Key Participation at the Congo Energy & Investment Forum 2025 - Energy Capital & PowerSNPC Showcases Congo’s Energy Future with Key Participation at the Congo Energy & Investment Forum 2025  Energy Capital & Power

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

DR Congo: WHO tracks deadly mysterious illness - UN NewsDR Congo: WHO tracks deadly mysterious illness  UN News

Failed truce intensifies conflict in DRC as UN warns of record hunger crisis - RFIFailed truce intensifies conflict in DRC as UN warns of record hunger crisis  RFI

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

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

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

New wave of violence in Ituri, DRC, further risks civilian lives - MSFNew wave of violence in Ituri, DRC, further risks civilian lives  MSF

China, Republic of Congo to boost further development of China-Africa cooperation - XinhuaChina, Republic of Congo to boost further development of China-Africa cooperation  Xinhua

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

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

Republic of the Congo - Politics, Economy, Society - BritannicaRepublic of the Congo - Politics, Economy, Society  Britannica

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

Republic of the Congo - Manufacturing, Oil, Infrastructure - BritannicaRepublic of the Congo - Manufacturing, Oil, Infrastructure  Britannica

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

Convicted war criminal Lubanga announces new rebel group in east Congo - ReutersConvicted war criminal Lubanga announces new rebel group in east Congo  Reuters

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

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

Congo says it will join peace talks with Rwanda-backed rebels on Tuesday - ReutersCongo says it will join peace talks with Rwanda-backed rebels on Tuesday  Reuters

CEIF 2025 Panel Underscores Congo’s Potential to Meet Regional Petroleum Demand - Energy Capital & PowerCEIF 2025 Panel Underscores Congo’s Potential to Meet Regional Petroleum Demand  Energy Capital & Power

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

Congo to Double Power Generation to 1,500 MW by 2030 - Energy Capital & PowerCongo to Double Power Generation to 1,500 MW by 2030  Energy Capital & Power

Crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - International Organization for MigrationCrisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo  International Organization for Migration

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

Democratic Republic of the Congo Flash Update #1 on Ituri: Violence in Fataki, Djugu territory, causing displacement and hindering humanitarian access (As of 27 March 2025) - ReliefWebDemocratic Republic of the Congo Flash Update #1 on Ituri: Violence in Fataki, Djugu territory, causing displacement and hindering humanitarian access (As of 27 March 2025)  ReliefWeb

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

Congo could extend cobalt export ban, government spokesperson says - ReutersCongo could extend cobalt export ban, government spokesperson says  Reuters

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

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

UN / DRC - UN MediaUN / DRC  UN Media

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

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

DR Congo conflict displaces more than 100,000 people in a week - VOA - Voice of America English NewsDR Congo conflict displaces more than 100,000 people in a week  VOA - Voice of America English News

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

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

Congo targets 1,500MW power capacity by 2030 - African ReviewCongo targets 1,500MW power capacity by 2030  African Review

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

Caritas Internationalis warns violence in Democratic Republic of Congo may become regional - Catholic News AgencyCaritas Internationalis warns violence in Democratic Republic of Congo may become regional  Catholic News Agency

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

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

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

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

Congo army desertion trials spotlight a force in tatters - ReutersCongo army desertion trials spotlight a force in tatters  Reuters

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

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

The Democratic Republic of the Congo signs and Azerbaijan deposits its instrument of ratification of the Multilateral BEPS Convention - OECDThe Democratic Republic of the Congo signs and Azerbaijan deposits its instrument of ratification of the Multilateral BEPS Convention  OECD

Congo rebels dismiss ceasefire calls, capture strategic town - ReutersCongo rebels dismiss ceasefire calls, capture strategic town  Reuters

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

Republic of the Congo - Tropical, Rainforest, Humid - BritannicaRepublic of the Congo - Tropical, Rainforest, Humid  Britannica