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 …

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) …

Jan 28, 2025 · The Democratic Republic of the Congo has a wealth of natural resources, including metals and minerals such as gold, tin and coltan, essential for manufacturing mobile phones …

4 days ago · In January, rebel fighters claimed the eastern city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Their sweep into Goma—a longtime humanitarian hub—marks the …

4 days ago · Democratic Republic of Congo - 'The besieged giant' Getty Images. DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi says his country has been invaded. First and foremost is the …

3 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 …

In early 2025, fighting between Congolese security forces and militant groups led by M23 escalated rapidly, culminating in M23’s capture of Goma, the regional hub of the Eastern …

Feb 4, 2025 · Regional conflicts, murderous militias, the exploitation of natural resources, innocent civilians forced to flee their homes; these recent developments in the eastern …

Feb 5, 2025 · The current phase of fighting erupted in late January in the mineral-rich eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo between government forces and the armed …

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 …