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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Congo Republic - Wikipedia
Congo Republic - CIA World Fact Book
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Republic of Congo: Technical Assistance Report-Assessment and Reform of Petroleum Product Subsidies - International Monetary FundRepublic of Congo: Technical Assistance Report-Assessment and Reform of Petroleum Product Subsidies  International Monetary Fund

Joint Statement on the Inaugural 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 Inaugural 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)

Moho Nord : An Industrial and Human Challenge in the Republic of the Congo - TotalEnergies.comMoho Nord : An Industrial and Human Challenge in the Republic of the Congo  TotalEnergies.com

Democratic Republic of the Congo - Mining, Agriculture, Poverty - BritannicaDemocratic Republic of the Congo - Mining, Agriculture, Poverty  Britannica

Is ISIL a growing threat in the DR Congo and East Africa? - Al JazeeraIs ISIL a growing threat in the DR Congo and East Africa?  Al Jazeera

UN condemns deadly attack on worshippers in DR Congo - UN NewsUN condemns deadly attack on worshippers in DR Congo  UN News

DR Congo, Rwanda outline deal on mining, economic cooperation: US - Al Arabiya EnglishDR Congo, Rwanda outline deal on mining, economic cooperation: US  Al Arabiya English

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

DR Congo: Community Feedback & Referral Analysis - April - June 2025 - ReliefWebDR Congo: Community Feedback & Referral Analysis - April - June 2025  ReliefWeb

Pope Leo on DRC attack: I pray for persecuted Christians - Vatican NewsPope Leo on DRC attack: I pray for persecuted Christians  Vatican News

Rwanda, Congo hold first meeting of joint oversight committee under peace deal - ReutersRwanda, Congo hold first meeting of joint oversight committee under peace deal  Reuters

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

DRC: Islamist rebels attack Catholic church in eastern Congo - DWDRC: Islamist rebels attack Catholic church in eastern Congo  DW

Congo Basin’s Peatlands are More Than 42,000 Years Old, New Study Reveals - Sci.NewsCongo Basin’s Peatlands are More Than 42,000 Years Old, New Study Reveals  Sci.News

Democratic Republic of the Congo - Politics, Governance, Elections - BritannicaDemocratic Republic of the Congo - Politics, Governance, Elections  Britannica

Democratic Republic of the Congo - Railways, Roads, Telecommunications - BritannicaDemocratic Republic of the Congo - Railways, Roads, Telecommunications  Britannica

Democratic Republic of the Congo - Central Africa, Conflict, Resources - BritannicaDemocratic Republic of the Congo - Central Africa, Conflict, Resources  Britannica

Democratic Republic of the Congo - Ethnic Groups, Music, Art - BritannicaDemocratic Republic of the Congo - Ethnic Groups, Music, Art  Britannica

Democratic Republic of the Congo - Mobutu's Regime, Colonialism, Conflict - BritannicaDemocratic Republic of the Congo - Mobutu's Regime, Colonialism, Conflict  Britannica

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

DR Congo country profile - BBCDR Congo country profile  BBC

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

UAE strongly condemns terrorist attack on church in Democratic Republic of Congo - ANI NewsUAE strongly condemns terrorist attack on church in Democratic Republic of Congo  ANI News

Six months into Congo’s war, cholera is killing more than four people every day - ReliefWebSix months into Congo’s war, cholera is killing more than four people every day  ReliefWeb

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)

Clade I Mpox Outbreak Originating in Central Africa - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)Clade I Mpox Outbreak Originating in Central Africa  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)

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

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

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

38 killed as Islamic State-backed rebels attack church in Congo - India Today38 killed as Islamic State-backed rebels attack church in Congo  India Today

Dozens killed in another church massacre in DR Congo - Church in NeedDozens killed in another church massacre in DR Congo  Church in Need

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

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

At least nine children killed in horrific attack in DR Congo’s Ituri province - UnicefAt least nine children killed in horrific attack in DR Congo’s Ituri province  Unicef

Scores killed in DR Congo attack on Catholic Church - Vatican NewsScores killed in DR Congo attack on Catholic Church  Vatican News

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

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

Joint Statement on Peace Talks between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda, Mediated by the United States and Observed by the State of Qatar - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Joint Statement on Peace Talks between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda, Mediated by the United States and Observed by the State of Qatar  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

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)

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

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

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

Church responds to massacre of Christians in Democratic Republic of Congo - cafod.org.ukChurch responds to massacre of Christians in Democratic Republic of Congo  cafod.org.uk

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

Congo, Gabon Denis Sassou-Nguesso reunites the Gabonese Democratic Party in Brazzaville - Africa IntelligenceCongo, Gabon Denis Sassou-Nguesso reunites the Gabonese Democratic Party in Brazzaville  Africa Intelligence

DR Congo church attack kills more than 30 worshippers - France 24DR Congo church attack kills more than 30 worshippers  France 24

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

"Dangerous sign": Vatican Secretary of State on Deadly Attack on Church in Democratic Republic of Congo - aciafrica.org"Dangerous sign": Vatican Secretary of State on Deadly Attack on Church in Democratic Republic of Congo  aciafrica.org

Head of football in Republic of the Congo accused of embezzling $1.3m of Fifa funds - theguardian.comHead of football in Republic of the Congo accused of embezzling $1.3m of Fifa funds  theguardian.com

Eni launches its first agri-hub in the Republic of the Congo - Eni SpAEni launches its first agri-hub in the Republic of the Congo  Eni SpA

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)

MONUSCO welcomes the signing of the Declaration of Principles between the Government of DRC and the AFC/M23 as a major step toward peace - ReliefWebMONUSCO welcomes the signing of the Declaration of Principles between the Government of DRC and the AFC/M23 as a major step toward peace  ReliefWeb

Barcelona-DR Congo: Spanish side agree four-year shirt sponsorship deal - BBCBarcelona-DR Congo: Spanish side agree four-year shirt sponsorship deal  BBC

At least 21 killed in attack on east Congo church by Islamic State-backed rebels, civil leader says - CNNAt least 21 killed in attack on east Congo church by Islamic State-backed rebels, civil leader says  CNN

Joint Statement on Efforts to Support Peace in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Joint Statement on Efforts to Support Peace in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Nigeria Strengthens Diplomatic Ties with the Republic of Congo - Voice of NigeriaNigeria Strengthens Diplomatic Ties with the Republic of Congo  Voice of Nigeria

FC Barcelona agrees to sponsorship deal with DRC - Sports Business JournalFC Barcelona agrees to sponsorship deal with DRC  Sports Business Journal

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

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

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

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

Allied Democratic Forces kill at least 43 in Congo’s Ituri province - Anadolu AjansiAllied Democratic Forces kill at least 43 in Congo’s Ituri province  Anadolu Ajansi

FC Barcelona signs strategic deal with the Democratic Republic of Congo - Gamereactor UKFC Barcelona signs strategic deal with the Democratic Republic of Congo  Gamereactor UK

FIFA Lifts Suspension on Congo Republic’s Football Federation - Adda247FIFA Lifts Suspension on Congo Republic’s Football Federation  Adda247

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

Democratic Republic of Congo: At least 34 people killed after Islamic State-backed rebels attack Catholic church - Sky NewsDemocratic Republic of Congo: At least 34 people killed after Islamic State-backed rebels attack Catholic church  Sky News

Groundbreaking announced for first temple in this African country - LDS LivingGroundbreaking announced for first temple in this African country  LDS Living

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

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

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

Congo seeks Nigeria’s backing for UNESCO leadership - The Guardian Nigeria NewsCongo seeks Nigeria’s backing for UNESCO leadership  The Guardian Nigeria News

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

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

2020 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Democratic Republic of the Congo - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2020 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Democratic Republic of the Congo  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Democratic Republic of the Congo: FAO urges greater focus on humanitarian needs of vulnerable populations and implementation of at-scale programming to strengthen resilience against recurrent shocks - Food and Agriculture OrganizationDemocratic Republic of the Congo: FAO urges greater focus on humanitarian needs of vulnerable populations and implementation of at-scale programming to strengthen resilience against recurrent shocks  Food and Agriculture Organization

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

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 launches malaria vaccine into routine immunisation - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceDemocratic Republic of the Congo launches malaria vaccine into routine immunisation  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

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

Without Follow-Up, Trump’s DRC-Rwanda Deal Won’t Bring Peace - World Politics ReviewWithout Follow-Up, Trump’s DRC-Rwanda Deal Won’t Bring Peace  World Politics Review

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)

Who profits from conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo? - Universidad de NavarraWho profits from conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?  Universidad de Navarra

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

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

Republic of the Congo - Christianity, Animism, Syncretism - BritannicaRepublic of the Congo - Christianity, Animism, Syncretism  Britannica

Democratic Republic of Congo e-invoicing Sept 2024 - vatcalc.comDemocratic Republic of Congo e-invoicing Sept 2024  vatcalc.com

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

Fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is worsening gender-based violence against women - The ConversationFighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is worsening gender-based violence against women  The Conversation

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

Environmental, socioeconomic, and sociocultural drivers of monkeypox transmission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: a One Health perspective - BioMed CentralEnvironmental, socioeconomic, and sociocultural drivers of monkeypox transmission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: a One Health perspective  BioMed Central

Over 30 Killed, Others Abducted in ADF Rebel Attack on Catholic Parish in DR Congo - aciafrica.orgOver 30 Killed, Others Abducted in ADF Rebel Attack on Catholic Parish in DR Congo  aciafrica.org

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

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

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

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

Communities in Congo see little benefit from carbon credits - DWCommunities in Congo see little benefit from carbon credits  DW

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

Gold Miners Feared Dead in Congo After Landslide - The New York TimesGold Miners Feared Dead in Congo After Landslide  The New York Times