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Democratic Republic of the Congo - Wikipedia
The Democratic Republic of the Congo[b] (DRC), also known as the DR Congo, Congo-Kinshasa, or simply the Congo, is a country in Central Africa. By land area, the country is the second …
Democratic Republic of the Congo - Encyclopedia Britannica
Jan 29, 2025 · Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), country located in central Africa. Officially known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the country has a 25-mile (40-km) …
Democratic Republic of Congo: What's happening and why are …
Jan 26, 2025 · Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo are seeking to advance south towards Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, in an attempt to expand …
Congo, Democratic Republic of the - The World Factbook
Jan 16, 2025 · The territory that is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo is extremely diverse, with more than 200 ethnic groups that trace their histories to many communal …
The Democratic Republic of the Congo - Encyclopedia Britannica
Jan 24, 2025 · Democratic Republic of the Congo - Central Africa, Conflict, Resources: Following Mobutu’s departure, Kabila assumed the presidency and restored the country’s previous …
Democratic Republic of Congo Overview: Development news, …
Oct 18, 2024 · The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), about the size of Western Europe, is the largest country in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). DRC is endowed with exceptional natural …
Why have UN peacekeepers been in DR Congo for 65 years?
1 day ago · In May 1997, with military support from Kigali and Kampala, Laurent-Désiré Kabila seized power, forcing Mr. Mobutu into exile and renamed the country the Democratic Republic …
Democratic Republic of the Congo - Colonialism, Civil War, …
4 days ago · Democratic Republic of the Congo - Colonialism, Civil War, Conflict: The country that began as a king’s private domain (the Congo Free State), evolved into a colony (the Belgian …
Congo, Democratic Republic of the - The World Factbook
Dec 20, 2021 · KABILA renamed the country the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), but in August 1998 his regime was itself challenged by a second insurrection again backed by …
Congo, Democratic Republic of the - The World Factbook
Dec 6, 2023 · The territory that is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo is extremely diverse, with more than 200 ethnic groups that trace their histories to many communal organizations …