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Republic of Congo

The Republic of Congo is a central African nation whose capital is Brazzaville. It borders Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo and Gabon. The Republic of Congo gained independence from France in 1960.

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Locals afraid as UN peacekeepers leave DRC

Locals afraid as UN peacekeepers leave DRC

After more than 20 years, the UN peacekeeping mission MONUSCO has started leaving DR Congo.
ConflictsApril 30, 202401:27 min
A woman standing with an outstretched arm towards a lake

Getting to know Brazzaville, Tamale and Maseru

Getting to know Brazzaville, Tamale and Maseru

A youth politician from Brazzaville, a rapper from Maseru and an artist from Tamale show the best side of their cities.
TravelApril 29, 202406:02 min
Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi (r) meets with the new prime minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka

Congo: PM Tuluka eyes peace in volatile east

Congo: PM Tuluka eyes peace in volatile east

For the first time in history, the Democratic Republic of Congo has a woman at the head of its government.
PoliticsApril 3, 2024
A man's head is just visible at the top of a mine shaft

DRC: Why it's hard to make cobalt mining more transparent

DRC: Why it's hard to make cobalt mining more transparent

The push to improve the steep human cost of Congo's cobalt mines is met with resistance, bringing e-cars into disrepute.
BusinessMarch 19, 2024
A Congolese policeman faces Rwandan policemen stationed in Rubavu southeastern Rwanda on the border between the DRC and Rwanda.

Why Rwanda supports M23 rebels in DR Congo's conflict

Why Rwanda supports M23 rebels in DR Congo's conflict

Experts say the reemergence of M23 points to worsening relations between Kigali and Kinshasa.
ConflictsFebruary 22, 2024
Congolese soldiers are seen in the territory of Masisi

DR Congo conflict: Who are the main players?

DR Congo conflict: Who are the main players?

More than 250 armed groups are active in the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
ConflictsFebruary 22, 202401:38 min
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In the spotlight

A portrain picture of Marie Josee Ifoku sitting in a chair holding a broom in the colors of the Congolese flag with a Congo flag in the background

Will female candidates transform politics in Congo?

Ahead of the December 20 elections, support for a fresh wave of female candidates is growing.
PoliticsDecember 15, 2023
Thousands of people fill an arena at a campaign rally for President Felix Tshisekedi, whose face can be seen on giant banners hanging in the arena.

Congo's race for presidency kicks off

Campaigning has begun in Congo, with a crowded field of contenders vying for the presidency.
PoliticsNovember 25, 202304:11 min
Students sing and dance after receiving their certificates during their graduation party

Congo: Graduates grapple with jobless crisis

Congo's educated youth are battling high unemployment and a congested labor market, prompting calls for an intervention.
PoliticsNovember 6, 2023
Congo's former Inspector General of Police John Numbi is pictured in his police uniform among a group of people

Ex-DRC police chief in war of words with Tshisekedi

After John Numbi's pre-election verbal attack on Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi, there's reason to be cautious.
PoliticsOctober 11, 2023
A hand holding gold nuggets

In Congo, fighting gold smuggling with transparency

A more transparent form of gold trading has emerged in Congo, in a joint venture with the United Arab Emirates.
SocietyJune 3, 20236 images
A boy paddles in front of a hut on the Ruki river in the DRC's Equateur province

DRC's dilemma: Generate oil wealth or combat climate change?

Kinshasa wants more money for climate projects, or oil drilling could start in the world's largest peat bog.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 15, 2023