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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Russia Validates its Partnership with Republic of Congo - Modern DiplomacyRussia Validates its Partnership with Republic of Congo  Modern Diplomacy

Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a humanitarian crisis - Al Jazeera EnglishDemocratic Republic of Congo is facing a humanitarian crisis  Al Jazeera English

What's happening in eastern Congo and why aid groups are warning of a new humanitarian crisis - The Associated PressWhat's happening in eastern Congo and why aid groups are warning of a new humanitarian crisis  The Associated Press

Escalation of Hostilities in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo - United States Department of State - Department of StateEscalation of Hostilities in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo - United States Department of State  Department of State

A guide to the decades-long conflict in DR Congo - Al Jazeera EnglishA guide to the decades-long conflict in DR Congo  Al Jazeera English

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DR Congo country profile - BBC.comDR Congo country profile  BBC.com

UN agencies sound alarm over renewed clashes in eastern DR Congo - UN NewsUN agencies sound alarm over renewed clashes in eastern DR Congo  UN News

Democratic Republic of the Congo: the EU allocates more than €1.5 million for humanitarian aid - European UnionDemocratic Republic of the Congo: the EU allocates more than €1.5 million for humanitarian aid  European Union

World Report 2024: Rights Trends in Democratic Republic of Congo - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2024: Rights Trends in Democratic Republic of Congo  Human Rights Watch

More than 600 dead in spreading DR Congo mpox outbreak as Republic of Congo reports its first cases - University of Minnesota Twin CitiesMore than 600 dead in spreading DR Congo mpox outbreak as Republic of Congo reports its first cases  University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Republic of Congo reports its first mpox virus cases, in several regions - ABC NewsRepublic of Congo reports its first mpox virus cases, in several regions  ABC News

Congo LNG liquefied natural gas project in the Republic of Congo - iHeniCongo LNG liquefied natural gas project in the Republic of Congo  iHeni

Republic of Congo values China-proposed initiatives in global governance to maintain world peace: president - CGTNRepublic of Congo values China-proposed initiatives in global governance to maintain world peace: president  CGTN

Congo's President Denis Sassou-Nguesso seeks to foster global peace - Africanews EnglishCongo's President Denis Sassou-Nguesso seeks to foster global peace  Africanews English

China's vision on ecology coincides with our own: Republic of Congo's president - CGTNChina's vision on ecology coincides with our own: Republic of Congo's president  CGTN

DRC: 7 million displaced and “unprecedented” crisis, according to the UN - Africanews EnglishDRC: 7 million displaced and “unprecedented” crisis, according to the UN  Africanews English

Republic of Congo's president lauds BRI impact on African connectivity - CGTNRepublic of Congo's president lauds BRI impact on African connectivity  CGTN

Republic of Congo's president says China's transformation remarkable, hails bilateral ties - CGTNRepublic of Congo's president says China's transformation remarkable, hails bilateral ties  CGTN

The massive displacement in Congo | Explained - The HinduThe massive displacement in Congo | Explained  The Hindu

The human cost of cobalt: Modern slavery in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - WBUR NewsThe human cost of cobalt: Modern slavery in the Democratic Republic of the Congo  WBUR News

The Republic of Congo can turn the climate crisis into an opportunity to end poverty and boost shared prosperity - World Bank GroupThe Republic of Congo can turn the climate crisis into an opportunity to end poverty and boost shared prosperity  World Bank Group

Why are millions internally displaced in DRC? - Al Jazeera EnglishWhy are millions internally displaced in DRC?  Al Jazeera English

Floods in the Republic of Congo (Congo-Brazzaville): Public Health Situation Analysis (PHSA) (Date: 06 February ... - ReliefWebFloods in the Republic of Congo (Congo-Brazzaville): Public Health Situation Analysis (PHSA) (Date: 06 February ...  ReliefWeb

The President of the Republic of the Congo, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Eni and the CEO of Eni celebrate ... - iHeniThe President of the Republic of the Congo, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Eni and the CEO of Eni celebrate ...  iHeni

Democratic Republic of Congo Signs its Fourth Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2023–2028 - International Atomic Energy AgencyDemocratic Republic of Congo Signs its Fourth Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2023–2028  International Atomic Energy Agency

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

Congo-Brazzaville stampede: Dozens killed during army recruitment drive - BBC.comCongo-Brazzaville stampede: Dozens killed during army recruitment drive  BBC.com

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Council renews EU restrictive measures for one year - Présidence française du Conseil de l'Union européenne 2022Democratic Republic of the Congo: Council renews EU restrictive measures for one year  Présidence française du Conseil de l'Union européenne 2022

Supporting drinking water access, a key to progress in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) - World Bank GroupSupporting drinking water access, a key to progress in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)  World Bank Group

Hope after horror in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - UNICEFHope after horror in the Democratic Republic of the Congo  UNICEF

Congo Brazzaville: Thousands in need of assistance after floods wreak havoc - Africanews EnglishCongo Brazzaville: Thousands in need of assistance after floods wreak havoc  Africanews English

Election Results in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - United States Department of State - Department of StateElection Results in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - United States Department of State  Department of State

DR Congo: Children killed, injured, abducted, and face sexual violence in conflict at record levels for third consecutive ... - UNICEFDR Congo: Children killed, injured, abducted, and face sexual violence in conflict at record levels for third consecutive ...  UNICEF

Democratic Republic of the Congo: EU lists nine individuals responsible for human rights violations and abuses and for ... - EEASDemocratic Republic of the Congo: EU lists nine individuals responsible for human rights violations and abuses and for ...  EEAS

Democratic Republic of the Congo - Complex Emergency Fact Sheet #4 Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 - Democratic Republic ... - ReliefWebDemocratic Republic of the Congo - Complex Emergency Fact Sheet #4 Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 - Democratic Republic ...  ReliefWeb

Country Economic Memorandum: Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) - World Bank GroupCountry Economic Memorandum: Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)  World Bank Group

Democratic Republic of Congo - African Development BankDemocratic Republic of Congo  African Development Bank

Democratic Republic of the Congo | General Assembly - General Assembly of the United Nations General DebateDemocratic Republic of the Congo | General Assembly  General Assembly of the United Nations General Debate

Four questions about what's going on in eastern DR Congo - Democratic Republic of the Congo - ReliefWebFour questions about what's going on in eastern DR Congo - Democratic Republic of the Congo  ReliefWeb

Republic of Congo: Floods, DREF Final Report (MDRCG020) - Congo - ReliefWebRepublic of Congo: Floods, DREF Final Report (MDRCG020) - Congo  ReliefWeb

Catastrophic Displacement in the Democratic Republic of Congo - Council on Foreign RelationsCatastrophic Displacement in the Democratic Republic of Congo  Council on Foreign Relations

Republic of Congo launches data center in Pointe-Noire for 2Africa cable - DatacenterDynamicsRepublic of Congo launches data center in Pointe-Noire for 2Africa cable  DatacenterDynamics

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Country Climate and Development Report 2023 - World Bank GroupDemocratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Country Climate and Development Report 2023  World Bank Group

Democratic Republic of the Congo: The forgotten people of North Kivu - ICRCDemocratic Republic of the Congo: The forgotten people of North Kivu  ICRC

Strengthening Partnerships to Combat Disease Outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) – Africa CDC - africacdc.orgStrengthening Partnerships to Combat Disease Outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) – Africa CDC  africacdc.org

Eni completes sale of Congo upstream assets to Perenco - Offshore TechnologyEni completes sale of Congo upstream assets to Perenco  Offshore Technology

Democratic Republic of the Congo Refugee Crisis Explained - USA for UNHCRDemocratic Republic of the Congo Refugee Crisis Explained  USA for UNHCR

The Democratic Republic of Congo Holds Tense Elections: What to Know - Council on Foreign RelationsThe Democratic Republic of Congo Holds Tense Elections: What to Know  Council on Foreign Relations

Stampede kills 31 people in army recruitment drive in Congo-Brazzaville - Al Jazeera EnglishStampede kills 31 people in army recruitment drive in Congo-Brazzaville  Al Jazeera English

Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa | Population Movement Emergency Appeal ?: MDRCD043 - Democratic ... - ReliefWebDemocratic Republic of Congo, Africa | Population Movement Emergency Appeal ?: MDRCD043 - Democratic ...  ReliefWeb

Congolese creatives aim for renaissance of African storytelling - Africanews EnglishCongolese creatives aim for renaissance of African storytelling  Africanews English

Democratic Republic of the Congo - OCHADemocratic Republic of the Congo  OCHA

Secretary Blinken's Call with Democratic Republic of the Congo President Tshisekedi - United States Department of State - Department of StateSecretary Blinken's Call with Democratic Republic of the Congo President Tshisekedi - United States Department of State  Department of State

République démocratique du Congo - Profil humanitaire: Tanganyika (au 31 décembre 2023) - Democratic Republic of ... - ReliefWebRépublique démocratique du Congo - Profil humanitaire: Tanganyika (au 31 décembre 2023) - Democratic Republic of ...  ReliefWeb

Economic Update for the Republic of Congo: Reforming Fossil Fuel Subsidies - World Bank GroupEconomic Update for the Republic of Congo: Reforming Fossil Fuel Subsidies  World Bank Group

UN Sets December Deadline for Peacekeepers to Leave Congo - Voice of America - VOA NewsUN Sets December Deadline for Peacekeepers to Leave Congo  Voice of America - VOA News

Resurging violence in Democratic Republic of Congo forces thousands to flee - NPRResurging violence in Democratic Republic of Congo forces thousands to flee  NPR

Democratic Republic of the Congo - Complex Emergency Fact Sheet #3 Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 - Democratic Republic ... - ReliefWebDemocratic Republic of the Congo - Complex Emergency Fact Sheet #3 Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 - Democratic Republic ...  ReliefWeb

DR Congo protests: Police fire tear gas to disperse anti-Western demonstrations in Kinshasa - BBC.comDR Congo protests: Police fire tear gas to disperse anti-Western demonstrations in Kinshasa  BBC.com

Permanent Delegate of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to UNESCO (January 2024) - UNESCOPermanent Delegate of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to UNESCO (January 2024)  UNESCO

Hundreds dead as Congo River basin submerged by generational floods - ReutersHundreds dead as Congo River basin submerged by generational floods  Reuters

Visit of Parliamentary Vice-Minister Fukazawa to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of Liberia, and ... - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of JapanVisit of Parliamentary Vice-Minister Fukazawa to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of Liberia, and ...  Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

ACAPS Briefing Note - Republic of Congo: Flooding in 9 out of 12 departments (22 January 2024) - Congo - ReliefWebACAPS Briefing Note - Republic of Congo: Flooding in 9 out of 12 departments (22 January 2024) - Congo  ReliefWeb

DR Congo elections: Vote enters second day after 'chaos' - BBC.comDR Congo elections: Vote enters second day after 'chaos'  BBC.com

Midterm report of the Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (S/2023/990) [EN/AR/RU/ZH ... - ReliefWebMidterm report of the Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (S/2023/990) [EN/AR/RU/ZH ...  ReliefWeb

Home - Congo Brazzaville | The Netherlands and Congo Brazzaville - The Netherlands and YouHome - Congo Brazzaville | The Netherlands and Congo Brazzaville  The Netherlands and You

Residents scatter as they fear Congo rebel group will again seize key eastern city of Goma - The Associated PressResidents scatter as they fear Congo rebel group will again seize key eastern city of Goma  The Associated Press

Democratic Republic of Congo - African Development BankDemocratic Republic of Congo  African Development Bank

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In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a silver lining for health care after COVID - World Bank GroupIn the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a silver lining for health care after COVID  World Bank Group

Elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: A Persistent Crisis of Legitimacy – Africa Center for Strategic Studies - Africa Center for Strategic StudiesElections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: A Persistent Crisis of Legitimacy – Africa Center for Strategic Studies  Africa Center for Strategic Studies

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DR Congo President Tshisekedi seeks withdrawal of UN peacekeepers this year - Al Jazeera EnglishDR Congo President Tshisekedi seeks withdrawal of UN peacekeepers this year  Al Jazeera English

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UNHCR commends the Republic of the Congo's commitment to end statelessness - UNHCRUNHCR commends the Republic of the Congo's commitment to end statelessness  UNHCR

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Humanitarian Highlights #10 (1 – 30 November 2023) - Democratic Republic of the ... - ReliefWebDemocratic Republic of the Congo: Humanitarian Highlights #10 (1 – 30 November 2023) - Democratic Republic of the ...  ReliefWeb

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): Climate Change Country Profile (November 2023) - Democratic ... - ReliefWebThe Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): Climate Change Country Profile (November 2023) - Democratic ...  ReliefWeb

2023 Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo | Mpox | Poxvirus | CDC - CDC2023 Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo | Mpox | Poxvirus | CDC  CDC

Democratic Republic of Congo: Floods - DREF Operational Update, n°MDRCD042 - Democratic Republic of the Congo - ReliefWebDemocratic Republic of Congo: Floods - DREF Operational Update, n°MDRCD042 - Democratic Republic of the Congo  ReliefWeb

Conflict Watchlist 2024 | Democratic Republic of Congo: Re-elected President Tshisekedi Faces Regional Crisis in the ... - ACLEDConflict Watchlist 2024 | Democratic Republic of Congo: Re-elected President Tshisekedi Faces Regional Crisis in the ...  ACLED

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Republic of Congo IFRC network mid-year report, January – June 2023 (MAACG002) - Congo - ReliefWebRepublic of Congo IFRC network mid-year report, January – June 2023 (MAACG002) - Congo  ReliefWeb

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WFP - Climate Crisis and Action in DRC, December 2023 - Democratic Republic of the Congo - ReliefWebWFP - Climate Crisis and Action in DRC, December 2023 - Democratic Republic of the Congo  ReliefWeb

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Carter Center preliminary statement on the Democratic Republic of the Congo general elections - Democratic Republic ... - ReliefWebCarter Center preliminary statement on the Democratic Republic of the Congo general elections - Democratic Republic ...  ReliefWeb

DR Congo's arrest of activists invokes déjà vu of growing repression - Amnesty InternationalDR Congo's arrest of activists invokes déjà vu of growing repression  Amnesty International

INTERVIEW: Republic of Congo to double hydrocarbons output by 2025 with pivot to gas - S&P GlobalINTERVIEW: Republic of Congo to double hydrocarbons output by 2025 with pivot to gas  S&P Global

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