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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Democratic republic of the congo's central bank to start building gold reserves as gold price soars -governor - ReutersDemocratic republic of the congo's central bank to start building gold reserves as gold price soars -governor  Reuters

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

DR Congo's President Tshisekedi asks his Rwandan counterpart to make peace - Anadolu AjansiDR Congo's President Tshisekedi asks his Rwandan counterpart to make peace  Anadolu Ajansi

AFRICA/DR CONGO - Bishops react to the death sentence handed down against former President Kabila - Agenzia FidesAFRICA/DR CONGO - Bishops react to the death sentence handed down against former President Kabila  Agenzia Fides

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 Congo (DRC) Minister Unpacks Mining Investment Prospects during African Mining Week - Africa24 TVDemocratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Minister Unpacks Mining Investment Prospects during African Mining Week  Africa24 TV

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

Peace begins behind bars: A corrections officer’s fight for dignity inside Congo’s prisons - UN NewsPeace begins behind bars: A corrections officer’s fight for dignity inside Congo’s prisons  UN News

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

Congo's Tshisekedi calls on Rwanda to make peace as diplomacy stumbles - ReutersCongo's Tshisekedi calls on Rwanda to make peace as diplomacy stumbles  Reuters

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

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

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

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

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

Democratic Republic of the Congo Ebola Virus Disease External Situation Report 04 (05 October 2025) - ReliefWebDemocratic Republic of the Congo Ebola Virus Disease External Situation Report 04 (05 October 2025)  ReliefWeb

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

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

DR Congo country profile - BBCDR Congo country profile  BBC

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

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

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

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

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

DR Congo: Human rights violations could amount to war crimes, UN experts say - UN NewsDR Congo: Human rights violations could amount to war crimes, UN experts say  UN News

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)

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)

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

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)

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

FC Barcelona and the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo partner to promote culture and innovation in sports in the African country - FC Barcelona WebsiteFC Barcelona and the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo partner to promote culture and innovation in sports in the African country  FC Barcelona Website

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)

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

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)

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)

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Qatar pulls out of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s peace negotiations - The Tanzania TimesQatar pulls out of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s peace negotiations  The Tanzania Times

New hope for hidden wildlife of the Democratic Republic of Congo - GeographicalNew hope for hidden wildlife of the Democratic Republic of Congo  Geographical

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

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)

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

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

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

Another 40 Christians Killed in D. R. Congo as Terrorists Renew Loyalty to Islamic State - Barnabas AidAnother 40 Christians Killed in D. R. Congo as Terrorists Renew Loyalty to Islamic State  Barnabas Aid

Ebola outbreak in southern Congo shows signs of containment with no new cases, WHO reports - FOX 44Ebola outbreak in southern Congo shows signs of containment with no new cases, WHO reports  FOX 44

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 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

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

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

The DR Congo-Rwanda Deal: Now Comes the Hard Part - International Crisis GroupThe DR Congo-Rwanda Deal: Now Comes the Hard Part  International Crisis Group

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

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

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

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: 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Democratic Republic of Congo - Catholic Relief Services | CRSDemocratic Republic of Congo  Catholic Relief Services | CRS

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

DR Congo: Battle for Goma continues as ‘volatile’ crisis unfolds - UN NewsDR Congo: Battle for Goma continues as ‘volatile’ crisis unfolds  UN News

DR Congo: Rights chief warns crisis could worsen, without international action - UN NewsDR Congo: Rights chief warns crisis could worsen, without international action  UN News

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

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

Congo: the African Development Bank and the government sign deals to improve people’s access to electricity - African Development Bank GroupCongo: the African Development Bank and the government sign deals to improve people’s access to electricity  African Development Bank Group

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