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
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Live: President of Democratic Republic of Congo visits Kazakhstan - qazinform.comLive: President of Democratic Republic of Congo visits Kazakhstan  qazinform.com

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UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the Democratic Republic of the Congo - GOV.UKUN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the Democratic Republic of the Congo  GOV.UK

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

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

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Visa Launches Visa Pay Mobile Solution in Democratic Republic of the Congo - The Fintech TimesVisa Launches Visa Pay Mobile Solution in Democratic Republic of the Congo  The Fintech Times

Intensifying Ebola outbreak response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaIntensifying Ebola outbreak response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

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

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

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Kazakhstan, DR Congo adopt joint statement and strengthen mining, diplomatic cooperation - DaryoKazakhstan, DR Congo adopt joint statement and strengthen mining, diplomatic cooperation  Daryo

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

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)

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DR Congo country profile - BBCDR Congo country profile  BBC

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Conflict In The Democratic Republic Of The Congo: The Peace That Never Was – Analysis - Eurasia ReviewConflict In The Democratic Republic Of The Congo: The Peace That Never Was – Analysis  Eurasia Review

United Republic of Tanzania: Operational Update (July 2025) - ReliefWebUnited Republic of Tanzania: Operational Update (July 2025)  ReliefWeb

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Anti-trafficking and accountability measures crucial for peace, says UN expert - ohchrDemocratic Republic of the Congo: Anti-trafficking and accountability measures crucial for peace, says UN expert  ohchr

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

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

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

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

Democratic Republic of the Congo: First Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, Requests for Waivers of Nonobservance of Performance Criteria, Modification of Quantitative Performance Criteria, and Financing Assurances Review -Press Re - International Monetary FundDemocratic Republic of the Congo: First Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, Requests for Waivers of Nonobservance of Performance Criteria, Modification of Quantitative Performance Criteria, and Financing Assurances Review -Press Re  International Monetary Fund

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 confirmed in Democratic Republic of Congo - AKI PressEbola outbreak confirmed in Democratic Republic of Congo  AKI Press

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)

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)

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

Türkiye extends condolences to DR Congo over deadly terror attack - Anadolu AjansiTürkiye extends condolences to DR Congo over deadly terror attack  Anadolu Ajansi

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

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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)

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

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

At Least 60 Killed In Overnight Rebel Attack In Eastern Congo - Outlook IndiaAt Least 60 Killed In Overnight Rebel Attack In Eastern Congo  Outlook India

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

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

FONAREV Launches Landmark Initiative and Art Exhibition to Honor Victims of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo - PR NewswireFONAREV Launches Landmark Initiative and Art Exhibition to Honor Victims of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo  PR Newswire

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

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

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WHO Updates Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo - New Business EthiopiaWHO Updates Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo  New Business Ethiopia

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

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

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

Congo Brazzaville and China’s Wing Wah sign $23B oil deal - SemaforCongo Brazzaville and China’s Wing Wah sign $23B oil deal  Semafor

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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)

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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

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

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

Republic of Congo travel - Lonely PlanetRepublic of Congo travel  Lonely Planet

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

Ebola Strikes Again in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Understanding the Persistent Threat - The Daily Scrum NewsEbola Strikes Again in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Understanding the Persistent Threat  The Daily Scrum News

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

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

UNICEF DR Congo Humanitarian Situation Report No. 4 (Upsurge in Conflict), 30 April 2025 - ReliefWebUNICEF DR Congo Humanitarian Situation Report No. 4 (Upsurge in Conflict), 30 April 2025  ReliefWeb

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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 condemns Israeli attack on Doha, affirms solidarity with Qatar - The Peninsula QatarDemocratic Republic of Congo condemns Israeli attack on Doha, affirms solidarity with Qatar  The Peninsula Qatar

Democratic Republic of the Congo launches malaria vaccine into routine immunisation - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceDemocratic Republic of the Congo launches malaria vaccine into routine immunisation  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

DR Congo strips ex-President Kabila of immunity - Al JazeeraDR Congo strips ex-President Kabila of immunity  Al Jazeera

As Ebola outbreak kills 16 people in Congo, WHO official says Trump's aid cuts "will definitely have an impact" - CBS NewsAs Ebola outbreak kills 16 people in Congo, WHO official says Trump's aid cuts "will definitely have an impact"  CBS News

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