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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NGOs urge humanitarian push at Great Lakes conference in Paris - RFINGOs urge humanitarian push at Great Lakes conference in Paris  RFI

Democratic Republic of the Congo - Welcome to the United NationsDemocratic Republic of the Congo  Welcome to the United Nations

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Republic of Congo VAT on digital services - vatcalc.comRepublic of Congo VAT on digital services  vatcalc.com

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Health care increasingly difficult to access in North and South Kivu - ICRCDemocratic Republic of the Congo: Health care increasingly difficult to access in North and South Kivu  ICRC

World Food Programme (WFP), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) call for urgent action as hunger deepens in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) - Africa24 TVWorld Food Programme (WFP), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) call for urgent action as hunger deepens in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)  Africa24 TV

2025 News items - Democratic Republic of the Congo formally accepts WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies - World Trade Organization2025 News items - Democratic Republic of the Congo formally accepts WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies  World Trade Organization

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Republic of the Congo - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Republic of the Congo  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Public Health Situation Analysis - Democratic Republic of Congo - World Health Organization (WHO)Public Health Situation Analysis - Democratic Republic of Congo  World Health Organization (WHO)

DR Congo country profile - BBCDR Congo country profile  BBC

Mapping urban gullies in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - NatureMapping urban gullies in the Democratic Republic of the Congo  Nature

Republic of the Congo: TotalEnergies is Awarded a New Exploration Permit - TotalEnergies.comRepublic of the Congo: TotalEnergies is Awarded a New Exploration Permit  TotalEnergies.com

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)

Democratic Republic of the Congo National Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Democratic Republic of the Congo National Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

The EU is mobilising emergency support to Democratic Republic of the Congo in response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak - European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid OperationsThe EU is mobilising emergency support to Democratic Republic of the Congo in response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak  European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations

The Voice of the Martyrs Releases Daniel and Aline: Democratic Republic of the Congo, a Short Film for 2025 International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians - ACCESS NewswireThe Voice of the Martyrs Releases Daniel and Aline: Democratic Republic of the Congo, a Short Film for 2025 International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians  ACCESS Newswire

In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), public administration enters a new era with a digital civil servant registry - World Bank BlogsIn the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), public administration enters a new era with a digital civil servant registry  World Bank Blogs

Spotlight on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) | United Nations | United Nations - Welcome to the United NationsSpotlight on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) | United Nations | United Nations  Welcome to the United Nations

Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo | Global Conflict Tracker - Council on Foreign RelationsConflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo | Global Conflict Tracker  Council on Foreign Relations

FIFA lifts suspension on Congo Republic football federation - SportstarFIFA lifts suspension on Congo Republic football federation  Sportstar

Mike Tyson Visits the Democratic Republic of Congo to Celebrate the 51st Anniversary of the Rumble in the Jungle - World Boxing CouncilMike Tyson Visits the Democratic Republic of Congo to Celebrate the 51st Anniversary of the Rumble in the Jungle  World Boxing Council

Republic of Congo to pass new gas code soon as it seeks to lure investment - ReutersRepublic of Congo to pass new gas code soon as it seeks to lure investment  Reuters

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

TotalEnergies wins new offshore exploration permit in Congo Republic - ReutersTotalEnergies wins new offshore exploration permit in Congo Republic  Reuters

Joint Statement on the Second Joint Oversight Committee Meeting for the Peace Agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Joint Statement on the Second Joint Oversight Committee Meeting for the Peace Agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Official: FIFA lifts ban on Congo Republic’s football federation - Times of IndiaOfficial: FIFA lifts ban on Congo Republic’s football federation  Times of India

WHO response to challenging cholera outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - World Health Organization (WHO)WHO response to challenging cholera outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo  World Health Organization (WHO)

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

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

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

Armed militia kill hundreds in eastern DR Congo - UN NewsArmed militia kill hundreds in eastern DR Congo  UN News

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)

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

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

4 ways UNICEF is supporting children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - Unicef4 ways UNICEF is supporting children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo  Unicef

DR Congo: Millions facing destitution as violence forces people to flee multiple times - nrc.noDR Congo: Millions facing destitution as violence forces people to flee multiple times  nrc.no

WHO Rapid Risk Assessment - Anthrax, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda v.1 - World Health Organization (WHO)WHO Rapid Risk Assessment - Anthrax, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda v.1  World Health Organization (WHO)

Republic of Congo – Local businesses are better informed about procurement procedures and ready to seize business opportunities with the African Development Bank - African Development Bank GroupRepublic of Congo – Local businesses are better informed about procurement procedures and ready to seize business opportunities with the African Development Bank  African Development Bank Group

President Xi Jinping Meets with President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso - fmprc.gov.cnPresident Xi Jinping Meets with President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso  fmprc.gov.cn

Digital 2025: The Republic Of The Congo - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: The Republic Of The Congo  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

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

Republic of the Congo - Catholic Relief Services | CRSRepublic of the Congo  Catholic Relief Services | CRS

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

The Democratic Republic of the Congo crisis, explained - Concern WorldwideThe Democratic Republic of the Congo crisis, explained  Concern Worldwide

DR Congo: Despite efforts towards a political solution, violence still rages in the east - UN NewsDR Congo: Despite efforts towards a political solution, violence still rages in the east  UN News

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

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

New Ebola Outbreak Confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo - Africa CDCNew Ebola Outbreak Confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo  Africa CDC

FAO GIEWS Country Brief on Democratic Republic of the Congo - - Food and Agriculture OrganizationFAO GIEWS Country Brief on Democratic Republic of the Congo -  Food and Agriculture Organization

The Republic of the Congo National Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)The Republic of the Congo National Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

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

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

Why Citizens Should Shape the Future of the Democratic Republic of Congo - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesWhy Citizens Should Shape the Future of the Democratic Republic of Congo  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

Democratic Republic of Congo: Cholera epidemic rapidly spreading across the country - doctorswithoutborders.caDemocratic Republic of Congo: Cholera epidemic rapidly spreading across the country  doctorswithoutborders.ca

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

DR Congo's M23 conflict: What is the fighting about and is Rwanda involved? - BBCDR Congo's M23 conflict: What is the fighting about and is Rwanda involved?  BBC

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

ADF in DR Congo: IS-linked rebels accused of killing Christian worshippers in Komanda - BBCADF in DR Congo: IS-linked rebels accused of killing Christian worshippers in Komanda  BBC

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

Democratic Republic of Congo: Military Escalation, Regional Rivalries, and Diplomatic Deadlock - IRIS - Institut de relations internationales et stratégiquesDemocratic Republic of Congo: Military Escalation, Regional Rivalries, and Diplomatic Deadlock  IRIS - Institut de relations internationales et stratégiques

Democratic Republic of the Congo declares Ebola virus disease outbreak in Kasai Province - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaDemocratic Republic of the Congo declares Ebola virus disease outbreak in Kasai Province  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

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

Tecovirimat for Clade I MPXV Infection in the Democratic Republic of Congo - NEJMTecovirimat for Clade I MPXV Infection in the Democratic Republic of Congo  NEJM

Peace Agreement Between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda - USEmbassy.govPeace Agreement Between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda  USEmbassy.gov

HIV and TB Overview: Democratic Republic of the Congo - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)HIV and TB Overview: Democratic Republic of the Congo  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)

Conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Peace that Never Was - Foreign Policy Research InstituteConflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Peace that Never Was  Foreign Policy Research Institute

Crisis in the DRC: What's happening? - United Nations PeacekeepingCrisis in the DRC: What's happening?  United Nations Peacekeeping

Guterres welcomes peace deal between DR Congo and Rwanda - UN NewsGuterres welcomes peace deal between DR Congo and Rwanda  UN News

Ebola vaccination begins in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaEbola vaccination begins in the Democratic Republic of the Congo  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Digital 2025: The Democratic Republic Of The Congo - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: The Democratic Republic Of The Congo  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

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

UN relocates non-critical staff from North Kivu, DR Congo - UN NewsUN relocates non-critical staff from North Kivu, DR Congo  UN News

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

Head of football in Republic of the Congo accused of embezzling $1.3m of Fifa funds - The GuardianHead of football in Republic of the Congo accused of embezzling $1.3m of Fifa funds  The Guardian

Democratic Republic of Congo: water and health centres changing lives in Kasaï - African Development Bank GroupDemocratic Republic of Congo: water and health centres changing lives in Kasaï  African Development Bank Group

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

New Ebola treatment centre bolsters Democratic Republic of the Congo’s outbreak response - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaNew Ebola treatment centre bolsters Democratic Republic of the Congo’s outbreak response  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Joseph Kabila sentenced to death in Democratic Republic of Congo - Financial TimesJoseph Kabila sentenced to death in Democratic Republic of Congo  Financial Times

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

Democratic Republic of Congo: the National Geoscience Data Bank (BNDG) - BRGMDemocratic Republic of Congo: the National Geoscience Data Bank (BNDG)  BRGM

ACAPS Briefing Note: Democratic Republic of Congo - Cholera outbreak in the Eastern province (06 August 2025) - ReliefWebACAPS Briefing Note: Democratic Republic of Congo - Cholera outbreak in the Eastern province (06 August 2025)  ReliefWeb

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

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

Response efforts slowing down Democratic Republic of the Congo Ebola outbreak - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaResponse efforts slowing down Democratic Republic of the Congo Ebola outbreak  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

The Democratic Republic of the Congo: A competitive electoral oligarchy - BrookingsThe Democratic Republic of the Congo: A competitive electoral oligarchy  Brookings

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

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

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

Democratic Republic of Congo in Crisis - Human Rights WatchDemocratic Republic of Congo in Crisis  Human Rights Watch

Accelerating response to end Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaAccelerating response to end Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

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

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

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

A tale of two Congos - Engelsberg IdeasA tale of two Congos  Engelsberg Ideas