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, it is the second-largest country in Africa and the 11th-largest in the world.

2 days ago · Geography and history of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with maps, statistics, and a survey of its people, economy, and government. Located in central Africa, the country has a 25-mile (40-km) coastline on the Atlantic Ocean but is otherwise landlocked. The capital of the country is Kinshasa.

6 hours ago · The crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is getting worse. In January, even before the Rwanda-backed M23 seized Goma and Bukavu, and before the collapse of much of the humanitarian aid ...

Mar 12, 2025 · 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 Congo), became independent in 1960 (as the Republic of the Congo), and later underwent several name changes (to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, then to Zaire ...

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Jan 31, 2025 · An overview of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and key facts about this central African state.

Mar 12, 2025 · Democratic Republic of the Congo - Central Africa, Conflict, Resources: Following Mobutu’s departure, Kabila assumed the presidency and restored the country’s previous name, the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Jan 28, 2025 · Surging violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has ignited fears of large-scale instability in one of Africa's most conflict-ridden countries. On January 27, the M23 rebel group, backed...

Feb 7, 2025 · The Democratic Republic of Congo has been mired in conflict for years. As fresh fighting surges in the east, the roots of today’s violence can be traced back to old problems.

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 resources, including minerals such as cobalt and copper, hydropower potential, significant arable land, immense biodiversity, and the world’s second-largest rainforest.