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
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“DRC Pass” collaboration for Republic of Congo’s e-government - Identity Week“DRC Pass” collaboration for Republic of Congo’s e-government  Identity Week

Why is one Congo on Trump’s travel ban and the other isn’t? - The IndependentWhy is one Congo on Trump’s travel ban and the other isn’t?  The Independent

Rwanda, Congo sign peace deal in US to end fighting, attract investment - ReutersRwanda, Congo sign peace deal in US to end fighting, attract investment  Reuters

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)

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

Trump celebrates U.S.-brokered peace deal between Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda - CBS NewsTrump celebrates U.S.-brokered peace deal between Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda  CBS News

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)

U.S. brokers deal between Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda to end war over mineral wealth - CBS NewsU.S. brokers deal between Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda to end war over mineral wealth  CBS News

Democratic Republic of the Congo - Politics, Governance, Elections - BritannicaDemocratic Republic of the Congo - Politics, Governance, Elections  Britannica

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

Turning point or pointless turn: Will DR Congo-Rwanda deal bring peace? - Al JazeeraTurning point or pointless turn: Will DR Congo-Rwanda deal bring peace?  Al Jazeera

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)

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

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

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

DR Congo country profile - BBCDR Congo country profile  BBC

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 - 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 - Politics, Economy, Society - BritannicaRepublic of the Congo - Politics, Economy, Society  Britannica

Republic of the Congo - Healthcare, Poverty, Education - BritannicaRepublic of the Congo - Healthcare, Poverty, Education  Britannica

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

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

Congo Hosts CyberDrill 2025 Amid Alarming Surge in Cybercrime Across Africa - TechAfrica NewsCongo Hosts CyberDrill 2025 Amid Alarming Surge in Cybercrime Across Africa  TechAfrica News

Congo, M23 rebels plan return to Qatar talks amid Trump pressure - ReutersCongo, M23 rebels plan return to Qatar talks amid Trump pressure  Reuters

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

Children in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo increasingly exposed to sexual violence, abduction and recruitment - UnicefChildren in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo increasingly exposed to sexual violence, abduction and recruitment  Unicef

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 gov't, M23 rebels to hold new round of talks in Doha: AFC official - XinhuaDR Congo gov't, M23 rebels to hold new round of talks in Doha: AFC official  Xinhua

Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo Sign Peace Treaty in Washington - Morocco World NewsRwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo Sign Peace Treaty in Washington  Morocco World News

Democratic Republic of the Congo: One too many humanitarian crises in North and South Kivu - IFRCDemocratic Republic of the Congo: One too many humanitarian crises in North and South Kivu  IFRC

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

Republic of the Congo - Tropical, Rainforest, Humid - BritannicaRepublic of the Congo - Tropical, Rainforest, Humid  Britannica

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)

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

DR Congo and Rwanda sign long-awaited peace deal in Washington - BBCDR Congo and Rwanda sign long-awaited peace deal in Washington  BBC

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)

Republic of the Congo - Christianity, Animism, Syncretism - BritannicaRepublic of the Congo - Christianity, Animism, Syncretism  Britannica

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

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: 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

Protected parks in peril as Republic of Congo ramps up oil drilling - MongabayProtected parks in peril as Republic of Congo ramps up oil drilling  Mongabay

What is happening in the DRC? | Explained - The HinduWhat is happening in the DRC? | Explained  The Hindu

Republic of Congo: Sixth Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility, Request for Waivers of Nonobservance of Performance Criteria, and Financing Assurances Review - International Monetary Fund (IMF)Republic of Congo: Sixth Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility, Request for Waivers of Nonobservance of Performance Criteria, and Financing Assurances Review  International Monetary Fund (IMF)

PR: MONUSCO welcomes the signing of the Peace Agreement between the DR Congo and the Republic of Rwanda - ReliefWebPR: MONUSCO welcomes the signing of the Peace Agreement between the DR Congo and the Republic of Rwanda  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

Scepticism in Goma over peace deal between DR Congo and Rwanda - BBCScepticism in Goma over peace deal between DR Congo and Rwanda  BBC

Press briefing by UN Women on the situation of women and girls in the Democratic Republic of Congo - UN WomenPress briefing by UN Women on the situation of women and girls in the Democratic Republic of Congo  UN Women

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

What can stop M23 advance in Democratic Republic of the Congo? - Al JazeeraWhat can stop M23 advance in Democratic Republic of the Congo?  Al Jazeera

Remembering Patrice Lumumba, African anti-colonial leader assassinated by Belgium and CIA - People's WorldRemembering Patrice Lumumba, African anti-colonial leader assassinated by Belgium and CIA  People's World

DRC: Peace deal with Rwanda fails to address serious crimes committed in eastern DRC - Amnesty InternationalDRC: Peace deal with Rwanda fails to address serious crimes committed in eastern DRC  Amnesty International

UN relocates non-critical staff from North Kivu, DR Congo - UN NewsUN relocates non-critical staff from North Kivu, DR Congo  UN News

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

Democratic Republic of Congo e-invoicing Sept 2024 - VATCalcDemocratic Republic of Congo e-invoicing Sept 2024  VATCalc

UAE welcomes signing of peace agreement between Democratic Republic of Congo and Republic of Rwanda - Tribune IndiaUAE welcomes signing of peace agreement between Democratic Republic of Congo and Republic of Rwanda  Tribune India

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

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

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

Democratic Republic of the Congo Travel Advice & Safety - SmartravellerDemocratic Republic of the Congo Travel Advice & Safety  Smartraveller

EU provides €60 million humanitarian aid to the Democratic Republic of the Congo - European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid OperationsEU provides €60 million humanitarian aid to the Democratic Republic of the Congo  European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations

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

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

37th special session of the Human Rights Council on the situation of human rights in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo – 7 February 2025 - ohchr37th special session of the Human Rights Council on the situation of human rights in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo – 7 February 2025  ohchr

Democratic Republic Congo's Banana Port on track for 2027 launch - FreshPlazaDemocratic Republic Congo's Banana Port on track for 2027 launch  FreshPlaza

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

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

Guterres appeals for mediation to end crisis in eastern DR Congo - UN NewsGuterres appeals for mediation to end crisis in eastern DR Congo  UN News

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

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

Crisis in the DR Congo - United Nations Development ProgrammeCrisis in the DR Congo  United Nations Development Programme

Democratic Republic of the Congo - General DebateDemocratic Republic of the Congo  General Debate

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

Who profits from conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo? - Universidad de NavarraWho profits from conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?  Universidad de Navarra

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

In photos: Conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo - VOA - Voice of America English NewsIn photos: Conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo  VOA - Voice of America English News

Democratic Republic of the Congo - European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid OperationsDemocratic Republic of the Congo  European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations

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

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

Congo Kicked Out of World Cup Race as Morocco Marches On - Morocco World NewsCongo Kicked Out of World Cup Race as Morocco Marches On  Morocco World News

Democratic Republic of Congo army retakes towns from M23 rebels in North Kivu - Anadolu AjansiDemocratic Republic of Congo army retakes towns from M23 rebels in North Kivu  Anadolu Ajansi

Another Regional Intervention Falls Short in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - IPI Global ObservatoryAnother Regional Intervention Falls Short in the Democratic Republic of the Congo  IPI Global Observatory

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

Lubero: United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) supports military justice in trials for sexual violence - ZAWYALubero: United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) supports military justice in trials for sexual violence  ZAWYA

Protecting Miners' Health in Democratic Republic of Congo - Think Global HealthProtecting Miners' Health in Democratic Republic of Congo  Think Global Health

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

Crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - International Organization for MigrationCrisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo  International Organization for Migration

DR Congo conflict displaces more than 100,000 people in a week - VOA - Voice of America English NewsDR Congo conflict displaces more than 100,000 people in a week  VOA - Voice of America English News

Ruling political party in Democratic Republic of the Congo eyes constitutional reform - ConstitutionNetRuling political party in Democratic Republic of the Congo eyes constitutional reform  ConstitutionNet

Guterres Welcomes Peace Deal Between DR Congo And Rwanda - Eurasia ReviewGuterres Welcomes Peace Deal Between DR Congo And Rwanda  Eurasia Review

Fifa suspends Congo-Brazzaville from international football - BBCFifa suspends Congo-Brazzaville from international football  BBC

Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Democratic Republic of the Congo - United States Mission to the United Nations (.gov)Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Democratic Republic of the Congo  United States Mission to the United Nations (.gov)

UN report reveals involvement of Russian-linked firm in DRC's illicit mineral trade - Business Insider AfricaUN report reveals involvement of Russian-linked firm in DRC's illicit mineral trade  Business Insider Africa

International Criminal Court Takes Important Step in DR Congo - Human Rights WatchInternational Criminal Court Takes Important Step in DR Congo  Human Rights Watch

Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): Thematic Analysis, 17 February 2025 - ReliefWebDemocratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): Thematic Analysis, 17 February 2025  ReliefWeb

WHO supports Democratic Republic of the Congo reinforce efforts to diagnose disease in remote area - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaWHO supports Democratic Republic of the Congo reinforce efforts to diagnose disease in remote area  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is worsening gender-based violence against women - Dal News - Dalhousie UniversityFighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is worsening gender-based violence against women - Dal News  Dalhousie University

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

FIFA lifts Congo Republic's suspension - ReutersFIFA lifts Congo Republic's suspension  Reuters