Democratic Republic of the Congo

Country in Central Africa

Democratic Republic of the Congo ▸ Facts ▸ Comments ▸ News ▸ Videos

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 111 million, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is the most populous nominally Francophone country in the world. The national capital and largest city is Kinshasa, which is also the economic center. The country is bordered by the Republic of the Congo; Central African Republic; South Sudan; Uganda; Rwanda; Burundi; Tanzania ; Zambia; Angola; the Cabinda exclave of Angola; and the South Atlantic Ocean.

0 shares	Share Tweet Save Post Send


Rwanda's claim of FDLR threat is not credible, DR Congo expert says Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 10:49Published 5 days ago

M23 fighters seize key city in DR Congo Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:56Published 5 days ago

Eastern and southern African leaders call for ceasefire in DR Congo Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:35Published 2 weeks ago

'We're in an aggression situation: Rwanda invaded east DRC with no meaningful self-defence argument' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:12Published 2 weeks ago

Fighting stalls in DR Congo following army offensive Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:41Published 3 weeks ago

DR Congo conflict: Why is the EU under pressure to reconsider its minerals partnership with Rwanda? Diplomatic sources say the bloc is facing calls to suspend its wide-ranging minerals agreement with Rwanda amid fears it is inflaming the escalating conflict in eastern DRC. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:03Published 3 weeks ago

Hundreds hospitalised as fighting in DR Congo intensifies Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:45Published 3 weeks ago

War in the DRC's east: Will there be a 'push for diplomatic means to end this conflict'? Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 05:03Published 3 weeks ago

M23 rebels force Romanian mercenaries to retreat to Rwanda The Romanian soldiers were contracted by the Democratic Republic of Congo in a bid to stop the rebel advance. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:36Published 3 weeks ago

You Might Like

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 6 days ago
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 1 week ago
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 1 week ago

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 2 weeks ago
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 2 weeks ago
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 2 weeks ago

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 2 weeks ago
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 3 weeks ago
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 3 weeks ago
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 3 weeks ago

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 3 weeks ago
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 3 weeks ago
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 3 weeks ago	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
DR Congo beat Egypt on penalties to reach Afcon last eight Goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi nets the 18th penalty of a nerve-shredding shoot-out as DR Congo produce the latest shock at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations by knocking seven-time champions Egypt out to reach.. BBC Sport - Published on January 29, 2024	Keeper hits winning penalty as DR Congo knock out Egypt DR Congo beat Egypt 8-7 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to set up a quarter-final against Guinea at the Africa Cup of Nations. BBC Sport - Published on January 28, 2024
Most gallantry awards for Red belt, J&K service Two BSF personnel killed during a UN peacekeeping mission in Congo. UP Police DG Prashant Kumar, known as the "encounter specialist", honored for gallantry on Republic Day eve along with 1,132 other.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 25, 2024	DR Congo progress after draw with Tanzania Watch highlights as DR Congo reach the knockout stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after a goalless draw with Tanzania in Korhogo. BBC Sport - Published on January 24, 2024
DR Congo progress but Tanzania bow out of Afcon DR Congo reach the last 16 at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after a goalless draw with Tanzania which eliminates the East Africans. BBC Sport - Published on January 24, 2024	Hakimi on target but Morocco held by DR Congo Silas Katompa Mvumpa's clinical second-half strike cancels out Achraf Hakimi's opener as DR Congo earn a deserved point against Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations. BBC Sport - Published on January 21, 2024
Morocco held as DR Congo fight back in Group F Silas Katompa Mvumpa's second-half goal earns DR Congo a point against Morocco in Group F of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. BBC Sport - Published on January 21, 2024	Highlights: Zambia and DR Congo draw 1-1 Watch highlights as Zambia and DR Congo draw 1-1 as the opening round of group games at the Africa Cup of Nations came to a close. BBC Sport - Published on January 17, 2024
Wissa on target as DR Congo and Zambia draw Zambia and DR Congo draw 1-1 in Group F as the opening round of games at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations come to a close. BBC Sport - Published on January 17, 2024	Inside the Rwanda refugee camp where people fled as rebel groups ravaged their homeland Congolese men, women, and children are fleeing ethnic violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as tensions soar between two neighbouring governments. Sky News - Published on December 23, 2023