Democratic Republic of the Congo

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo (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. With a population of around 112 million, the DR Congo is the most populous nominally Francophone country in the world. French is the official and most widely spoken language, though there are over 200 indigenous languages. The national capital and largest city is Kinshasa, which is also the economic center. The country is bordered by the Republic of the Congo, the Cabinda exclave of Angola, and the South Atlantic Ocean to the west; the Central African Republic and South Sudan to the north; Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania to the east; and Zambia and Angola to the south. Centered on the Congo Basin, most of the country's terrain is covered by dense rainforests and is crossed by many rivers, while the east and southeast are mountainous.

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HISTORIC Peace Deal aimed at ending years of BLOOD Feud \|Trump takes Credit as U.S Eyes Key Minerals In a historic U.S.-brokered deal, D.R. Congo and Rwanda have signed a peace agreement in Washington, witnessed by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Trump hailed it as a “glorious triumph,”.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 06:17Published 1 week ago

Rwanda, DR Congo sign peace deal in Washington Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:06Published 1 week ago

"Glorious Triumph" Trump Hails ‘Historic’ Peace Deal Between DR Congo and Rwanda \| White House In a landmark diplomatic moment, DR Congo and Rwanda signed a historic U.S.-brokered peace deal in Washington aimed at ending decades of deadly conflict. President Donald Trump called it a “glorious.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 47:01Published 1 week ago

Congo and Rwanda sign a US-mediated peace deal aimed at ending decades of bloody conflict Congo and Rwanda sign a US-mediated peace deal aimed at ending decades of bloody conflict The Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group is the most prominent armed group in the conflict, and its major advance.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 1 week ago

DR Congo and Rwanda set to sign US-brokered peace deal DR Congo and Rwanda set to sign US-brokered peace deal The provisional agreement aimed at ending fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is expected to be signed on 27 June. READ.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:20Published 2 weeks ago

M23 rebels committed possible war crimes in eastern DR Congo, Amnesty International says M23 rebels committed possible war crimes in eastern DR Congo, Amnesty International says The NGO made the claims against the Rwandan-backed group in a new report published on Tuesday. READ MORE :.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:11Published on May 27, 2025

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At least 148 people die after boat catches fire in Congo The number of people found dead after a boat accident in Congo has risen to 148, officials have said. Sky News - Published on April 18, 2025
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Mystery illness kills more than 50 people in DRC An unknown disease has killed more than 50 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to doctors. Sky News - Published on February 25, 2025

Rwanda-backed rebels seize second major city in Democratic Republic of the Congo Rwandan-backed rebels have occupied a second major city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Sky News - Published on February 17, 2025
Rwanda-backed rebels seize second DRC airport - reports Rwandan-backed rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) say they have seized a second airport in the region. Sky News - Published on February 14, 2025
Visit Rwanda deal does not 'match ethics' of PSG - Mulumbu Former DR Congo captain Youssouf Mulumbu calls on Paris St-Germain to reconsider its Visit Rwanda deal amid the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in his homeland. BBC Sport - Published on February 12, 2025
Football clubs told to 'reconcile conscience' over Rwanda sponsorship deal Three of the world's biggest football clubs are being urged to drop their sponsorship deals with Visit Rwanda by the government of neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Sky News - Published on February 11, 2025

African leaders hold talks to end fighting in Democratic Republic of the Congo Talks are under way among leaders of African countries to end fighting in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which has forced thousands of people to leave their homes and threatens to bring.. Sky News - Published on February 8, 2025
Team to miss Tour du Rwanda over safety concerns Soudal-QuickStep pull their development team out of the Tour du Rwanda later this month amid the ongoing conflict in neighbouring DR Congo. BBC Sport - Published on February 8, 2025
Almost 3,000 people killed in Democratic Republic of the Congo fighting Almost 3,000 people have been killed in fighting in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the UN has said. Sky News - Published on February 5, 2025	Rwanda-backed rebels declare ceasefire after deadly capture of Democratic Republic of Congo city Rwanda-backed rebels who seized a major city in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have declared a unilateral ceasefire on humanitarian grounds. Sky News - Published on February 4, 2025
Shift to safer locations, India tells expats in strife-hit Congo The Indian embassy in Kinshasa urged Indian nationals in Bukavu to leave immediately due to the advancing M23 rebels, who have taken Goma and are nearing Bukavu. With around 1,000 Indians in Congo, the.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 2, 2025	Arsenal, PSG and Bayern urged to end Visit Rwanda deals DR Congo calls on Arsenal, PSG and Bayern Munich to end their “blood stained” sponsorship deals with Visit Rwanda amid a worsening humanitarian crisis in the country. BBC Sport - Published on February 2, 2025
Bodies in streets as morgues exceed capacity after 700 killed in just four days of Congo clashes More than 700 people have been killed in fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo this week, the UN has said. Sky News - Published on February 1, 2025	No plans to move world cycling event away from Rwanda Cycling's world governing body says it has no plans to move the 2025 Road World Championships away from Rwanda despite ongoing conflict in DR Congo. BBC Sport - Published on January 31, 2025
Rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo vow to take fight to country's capital despite resistance Rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have vowed to take their fight to the country's capital – but their attempts to march south are have been met by resistance. Sky News - Published on January 31, 2025	Mysterious illness kills dozens in Congo as situation 'extremely worrying' A mysterious disease has killed dozens of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, local authorities have said. Sky News - Published on December 5, 2024
British citizen among 37 people sentenced to death in DR Congo over failed coup A British citizen is among 37 people who have been sentenced to death in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after being found guilty of an attempted coup in the central African country. Sky News - Published on September 13, 2024	'No one escaped': More than 120 prisoners killed during failed jailbreak in DR Congo At least 129 people have been killed during an attempted prison escape in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Sky News - Published on September 3, 2024
Lockdown to be imposed again due to Mpox? Big claim by WHO expert The WHO has declared Mpox a global health emergency due to its rapid spread beyond Congo and its severe impact on those infected DNA - Published on August 21, 2024	Militias using machetes and guns leave at least 23 dead in attacks on villages An armed group using machetes and guns has killed 23 people in attacks on villages in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in recent days, authorities in the country have said. Sky News - Published on June 22, 2024
Protesters burn flags and target Western embassies in Democratic Republic of Congo US and Belgian flags have been burned by protesters - who also set alight tyres as they targeted Western embassies in the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Sky News - Published on February 12, 2024	Keepers decide dramatic Afcon shoot-out Watch as both goalkeepers, Egypt's Mohamed Gabal and DR Congo's Lionel Mpasi, step up earlier than expected to decide the penalty shoot-out in the Afcon round of 16 tie. BBC Sport - Published on January 29, 2024