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 - CIA World Fact Book
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DR Congo conflict: M23 rebels killed 140 civilians despite peace process, Human Rights Watch says - BBCDR Congo conflict: M23 rebels killed 140 civilians despite peace process, Human Rights Watch says  BBC

ISIL-backed rebels killed at least 52 people in eastern DR Congo, UN says - Al JazeeraISIL-backed rebels killed at least 52 people in eastern DR Congo, UN says  Al Jazeera

DR Congo: UN deplores deadly attacks in the east of the country - UN NewsDR Congo: UN deplores deadly attacks in the east of the country  UN News

Meeting between Minister for Foreign Affairs IWAYA and Minister SASSOU N’GUESSO of the Republic of Congo - mofa.go.jpMeeting between Minister for Foreign Affairs IWAYA and Minister SASSOU N’GUESSO of the Republic of Congo  mofa.go.jp

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

DR Congo: M23 Mass Killings Near Virunga National Park - Human Rights WatchDR Congo: M23 Mass Killings Near Virunga National Park  Human Rights Watch

DRC: ‘They said we would die’: M23 and Wazalendo abuses in eastern Congo - ReliefWebDRC: ‘They said we would die’: M23 and Wazalendo abuses in eastern Congo  ReliefWeb

Cholera Response in Congo: Mbamou Island Breathes Again - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaCholera Response in Congo: Mbamou Island Breathes Again  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Human rights group condemns attacks on civilians in Democratic Republic of Congo - Vatican NewsHuman rights group condemns attacks on civilians in Democratic Republic of Congo  Vatican News

Foreign minister Prévot pays another visit to Congo - belganewsagency.euForeign minister Prévot pays another visit to Congo  belganewsagency.eu

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

Crisis Analysis - DR Congo: Monthly Displacement Report, July 2025 - ReliefWebCrisis Analysis - DR Congo: Monthly Displacement Report, July 2025  ReliefWeb

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

Democratic Republic of the Congo - Eastern region: Overview of incidents against humanitarian workers (Jan - Jul 2025) - ReliefWebDemocratic Republic of the Congo - Eastern region: Overview of incidents against humanitarian workers (Jan - Jul 2025)  ReliefWeb

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

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

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

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

Japan-the Democratic Republic of the Congo Summit Meeting (Summary) (Diplomatic Relations) - Prime Minister's Office of JapanJapan-the Democratic Republic of the Congo Summit Meeting (Summary) (Diplomatic Relations)  Prime Minister's Office of Japan

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)

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

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

US companies rush into Congo before ink is dry on peace deal - Responsible StatecraftUS companies rush into Congo before ink is dry on peace deal  Responsible Statecraft

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

Highlights and Goals of Nigeria 2-0 Congo in 2025 African Nations Championship - VAVEL.comHighlights and Goals of Nigeria 2-0 Congo in 2025 African Nations Championship  VAVEL.com

DR Congo country profile - BBCDR Congo country profile  BBC

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)

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

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

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

Rwanda denies backing rebels in Congo civilian massacre - AnewZRwanda denies backing rebels in Congo civilian massacre  AnewZ

Peace Agreement Signing Between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Republic of Rwanda - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Peace Agreement Signing Between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Republic of Rwanda  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)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)

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

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

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

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)

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)

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

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

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)

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)

Terror in central Africa raise alarms of ISIS spread - The Jerusalem PostTerror in central Africa raise alarms of ISIS spread  The Jerusalem Post

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

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

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

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

The United States Welcomes the Signing of a Declaration of Principles between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Representatives of Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement, Facilitated by the State of Qatar - U.S. Department of State (.gov)The United States Welcomes the Signing of a Declaration of Principles between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Representatives of Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement, Facilitated by the State of Qatar  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

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

Tecovirimat for Clade I MPXV Infection in the Democratic Republic of Congo - The New England Journal of MedicineTecovirimat for Clade I MPXV Infection in the Democratic Republic of Congo  The New England Journal of Medicine

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

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

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

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

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

M23 rebels commit widespread abuses in DR Congo’s Goma - The New HumanitarianM23 rebels commit widespread abuses in DR Congo’s Goma  The New Humanitarian

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

World News in Brief: Fresh fighting in eastern DR Congo, global trade update, elections in CAR, Pakistan train hijack - UN NewsWorld News in Brief: Fresh fighting in eastern DR Congo, global trade update, elections in CAR, Pakistan train hijack  UN News

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

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

Despite Peace Accords, Rwanda-Backed Rebels Kill 140 Civilians in DR Congo - HumAngleDespite Peace Accords, Rwanda-Backed Rebels Kill 140 Civilians in DR Congo  HumAngle

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

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

Rwanda rejects accusations allied rebels in Congo massacred civilians - Cyprus MailRwanda rejects accusations allied rebels in Congo massacred civilians  Cyprus Mail

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)

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

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

DR Congo crisis: A public health ‘nightmare’ is unfolding, warns WHO - UN NewsDR Congo crisis: A public health ‘nightmare’ is unfolding, warns WHO  UN News

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

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

Sanctioning Drivers of Violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Sanctioning Drivers of Violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner (Democratic Republic of Congo) following the elections of the incoming five UNSC member states for 2026-2027 - General Assembly Media Stakeout - UN MediaThérèse Kayikwamba Wagner (Democratic Republic of Congo) following the elections of the incoming five UNSC member states for 2026-2027 - General Assembly Media Stakeout  UN Media

Groundbreaking Announced for the Brazzaville Republic of the Congo Temple - newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.orgGroundbreaking Announced for the Brazzaville Republic of the Congo Temple  newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org

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

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

DR Congo conflict: Government continues to rule out direct talks with M23 - BBCDR Congo conflict: Government continues to rule out direct talks with M23  BBC

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

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

Nigeria vs Congo Republic Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 19.08.2025 - 22BetNigeria vs Congo Republic Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 19.08.2025  22Bet

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

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)

Congo-Brazzaville suspended from international football - BBCCongo-Brazzaville suspended from international football  BBC

FIFA lifts Congo Republic's suspension - ReutersFIFA lifts Congo Republic's suspension  Reuters

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

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

Japan-the Democratic Republic of the Congo Summit Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-the Democratic Republic of the Congo Summit Meeting  mofa.go.jp

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

Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo: Where is the Security Partnership? - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesKenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo: Where is the Security Partnership?  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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

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

Mapping the human toll of the conflict in DR Congo - Al JazeeraMapping the human toll of the conflict in DR Congo  Al Jazeera

DR Congo: What you need to know about the conflict - DWDR Congo: What you need to know about the conflict  DW

Amid the crackling of bullets: suffering in eastern DR Congo - nrc.noAmid the crackling of bullets: suffering in eastern DR Congo  nrc.no

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

Republic of Congo - IFADRepublic of Congo  IFAD