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
Congo Republic - BBC
Congo Republic - Timeline - BBC

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China, Congo-Brazzaville partnership: A new era of collaboration - news.cgtn.comChina, Congo-Brazzaville partnership: A new era of collaboration  news.cgtn.com

What Republic of Congo’s gold rush is leaving behind - MongabayWhat Republic of Congo’s gold rush is leaving behind  Mongabay

UNICEF Republic of Congo Humanitarian Flash Update No. 2 (Cholera Outbreak Response), 15 September 2025 - ReliefWebUNICEF Republic of Congo Humanitarian Flash Update No. 2 (Cholera Outbreak Response), 15 September 2025  ReliefWeb

At least 193 dead in two boat accidents in Democratic Republic of Congo - Sky NewsAt least 193 dead in two boat accidents in Democratic Republic of Congo  Sky News

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

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

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

Democratic Republic of the Congo declares Ebola virus disease outbreak in Kasai Province - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaDemocratic Republic of the Congo declares Ebola virus disease outbreak in Kasai Province  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Atrocity Alert No. 450: Education Under Attack, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Syria - Global Centre for the Responsibility to ProtectAtrocity Alert No. 450: Education Under Attack, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Syria  Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect

Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Emergency Appeal MDRCD047 - Ebola - ReliefWebDemocratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Emergency Appeal MDRCD047 - Ebola  ReliefWeb

Republic of Congo to Host 30th Session of the Vendredis de Carrefour in December - African Energy ChamberRepublic of Congo to Host 30th Session of the Vendredis de Carrefour in December  African Energy Chamber

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

Massive trenches are swallowing homes across the DRC - dw.comMassive trenches are swallowing homes across the DRC  dw.com

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

Ebola Vaccines and Treatments Dispatched to the Democratic Republic of the Congo - Vax-Before-TravelEbola Vaccines and Treatments Dispatched to the Democratic Republic of the Congo  Vax-Before-Travel

Ebola vaccination begins in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, WHO says - ReutersEbola vaccination begins in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, WHO says  Reuters

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

GENRE EN BREF - Épidémie d'Ebola au Kasaï, République Démocratique du Congo - ReliefWebGENRE EN BREF - Épidémie d'Ebola au Kasaï, République Démocratique du Congo  ReliefWeb

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

DR Congo: Ebola Outbreak, Kasai Province Situation Report #2, September 15, 2025 - ReliefWebDR Congo: Ebola Outbreak, Kasai Province Situation Report #2, September 15, 2025  ReliefWeb

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

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

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

Democratic Republic of the Congo - Politics, Economy, Society - BritannicaDemocratic Republic of the Congo - Politics, Economy, Society  Britannica

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

There’s a new outbreak of Ebola in Africa. Here’s what you need to know - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceThere’s a new outbreak of Ebola in Africa. Here’s what you need to know  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Ebola vaccine arrives in DR Congo hot spot as illnesses, deaths rise - CIDRAPEbola vaccine arrives in DR Congo hot spot as illnesses, deaths rise  CIDRAP

Democratic Republic of Congo: water and health centres changing lives in Kasaï - ZAWYADemocratic Republic of Congo: water and health centres changing lives in Kasaï  ZAWYA

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

New Ebola Outbreak Hits Africa: 81 Cases 28 Deaths; Mass Quarantine Strict Isolation As WHO Declares High Alert - TheHealthSiteNew Ebola Outbreak Hits Africa: 81 Cases 28 Deaths; Mass Quarantine Strict Isolation As WHO Declares High Alert  TheHealthSite

DR Congo: Militias, Army Threaten South Kivu Civilians - Human Rights WatchDR Congo: Militias, Army Threaten South Kivu Civilians  Human Rights Watch

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)

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

CDC in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)CDC in the Democratic Republic of the Congo  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)

For America’s Congolese Diaspora, Peace Deals Offer Little Comfort - The NationFor America’s Congolese Diaspora, Peace Deals Offer Little Comfort  The Nation

Democratic Republic of the Congo formally accepts WTO Agreements on Fisheries Subsidies, Trade Facilitation - World Trade OrganizationDemocratic Republic of the Congo formally accepts WTO Agreements on Fisheries Subsidies, Trade Facilitation  World Trade Organization

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

Ebola vaccination begins in southern Congo amid latest outbreak - PBSEbola vaccination begins in southern Congo amid latest outbreak  PBS

Visa, Onafriq Team Up to Expand Digital Payments in the Democratic Republic of Congo - Tech LabariVisa, Onafriq Team Up to Expand Digital Payments in the Democratic Republic of Congo  Tech Labari

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)

DR Congo country profile - BBCDR Congo country profile  BBC

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

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)

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

Protecting Women and Girls in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Against Cervical Cancer - World BankProtecting Women and Girls in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Against Cervical Cancer  World Bank

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

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

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

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

DR Congo-Rwanda peace deal outlines US role in minerals sector - South China Morning PostDR Congo-Rwanda peace deal outlines US role in minerals sector  South China Morning Post

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

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)

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

DR Congo and Rwanda to sign peace agreement on June 27 - Al JazeeraDR Congo and Rwanda to sign peace agreement on June 27  Al Jazeera

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

World Bank Names New Director for Republic of Congo - Mirage NewsWorld Bank Names New Director for Republic of Congo  Mirage News

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

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)

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)

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

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

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)

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

Democratic Republic of Congo | How to Help - Doctors Without BordersDemocratic Republic of Congo | How to Help  Doctors Without Borders

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 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)

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

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

WHO launches vaccine campaign to combat DRC Ebola outbreak - upi.comWHO launches vaccine campaign to combat DRC Ebola outbreak  upi.com

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

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

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

Thousands more children deprived of education as crisis in eastern DR Congo escalates - UnicefThousands more children deprived of education as crisis in eastern DR Congo escalates  Unicef

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

WASH in Democratic Republic of Congo - 18 August 2025 - ReliefWebWASH in Democratic Republic of Congo - 18 August 2025  ReliefWeb

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

Rwanda-backed rebels parade new recruits raising questions over Congo peace deal - Seattle Post-IntelligencerRwanda-backed rebels parade new recruits raising questions over Congo peace deal  Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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

Tecovirimat for Clade I MPXV Infection in the Democratic Republic of Congo - NEJMTecovirimat for Clade I MPXV Infection in the Democratic Republic of Congo  NEJM

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

Ebola vaccine reaches the epicenter of Congo's outbreak as officials race to contain the disease - Los Angeles TimesEbola vaccine reaches the epicenter of Congo's outbreak as officials race to contain the disease  Los Angeles Times

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)

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

Supporting flood-affected populations in Democratic Republic of Congo to recover - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaSupporting flood-affected populations in Democratic Republic of Congo to recover  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

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

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

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

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

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

70 Christians Killed During Funeral - Newsweek70 Christians Killed During Funeral  Newsweek

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

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

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

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