Democratic Republic of the Congo
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), also known as the DR Congo, Congo-Kinshasa, Congo-Zaire, or simply either Congo or the Congo, is a country in Central Africa. By land area, the DRC is the second-largest country in Africa and the 11th-largest in the world. With a population of around 105 million, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is the most populous 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.
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!['M23 and RDF extending their territorial control' in DR Congo's North Kivu province [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240710/1381163778-M23-and-RDF-extending-their-territorial-control-in.jpg) 'M23 and RDF extending their territorial control' in DR Congo's North Kivu province Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 12:26Published | |
![UN mission closes major eastern office in DR Congo [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240627/1379754136-UN-mission-closes-major-eastern-office-in-DR.jpg) UN mission closes major eastern office in DR Congo Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:01Published | |
![DR Congo: Country facing crisis levels of hunger amid 'massive displacement' [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240620/1379078870-DR-Congo-Country-facing-crisis-levels-of-hunger.jpg) DR Congo: Country facing crisis levels of hunger amid 'massive displacement' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:26Published | |
![Violence in eastern DR Congo: The capture of Bunagana two years on [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240614/1378546008-Violence-in-eastern-DR-Congo-The-capture-of.jpg) Violence in eastern DR Congo: The capture of Bunagana two years on Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:52Published | |
![Suspected Islamists in eastern Congo kill more than 80 in a week [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240611/1378248104-Suspected-Islamists-in-eastern-Congo-kill-more-than.jpg) Suspected Islamists in eastern Congo kill more than 80 in a week Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:16Published | |
![Dozens sead in DR Congo after IS militants attack [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240611/1378197772-Dozens-sead-in-DR-Congo-after-IS-militants.jpg) Dozens sead in DR Congo after IS militants attack Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published | |
![Democratic Republic of Congo: Young activists fight for Congo basin rainforest [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240601/1377113194-Democratic-Republic-of-Congo-Young-activists-fight-for.jpg) Democratic Republic of Congo: Young activists fight for Congo basin rainforest Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:45Published | |
![DR Congo forms new government after months of delay [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240531/1377026050-DR-Congo-forms-new-government-after-months-of.jpg) DR Congo forms new government after months of delay Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:22Published | |
![Congo's military arrests perpetrators after what they say was a "failed coup" [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240519/1375874930-Congo-military-arrests-perpetrators-after-what-they.jpg) Congo's military arrests perpetrators after what they say was a "failed coup" Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:53Published | |
![Democratic Republic of Congo army says it stopped attempted coup [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240519/1375859786-Democratic-Republic-of-Congo-army-says-it-stopped.jpg) Democratic Republic of Congo army says it stopped attempted coup Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:31Published | |
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Protesters burn flags and target Western embassies in Democratic Republic of CongoUS 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 | |
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DR Congo beat Egypt on penalties to reach Afcon last eightGoalkeeper 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 | |
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Most gallantry awards for Red belt, J&K serviceTwo 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 | |
DR Congo progress after draw with TanzaniaWatch 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 | |
DR Congo progress but Tanzania bow out of AfconDR 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 | |
Hakimi on target but Morocco held by DR CongoSilas 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 | |
Morocco held as DR Congo fight back in Group FSilas 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 | |
Highlights: Zambia and DR Congo draw 1-1Watch 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 | |
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Inside the Rwanda refugee camp where people fled as rebel groups ravaged their homelandCongolese 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 | At least 30 dead and 167 missing after boat capsizesAt least 30 people have drowned and 167 are missing after a boat capsized on the Congo River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.Sky News - Published |
Mozambique, Mauritania and DR Congo qualify for AfconA 95th-minute winner seals Mozambique's place at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations as DR Congo and Mauritania also qualify - but Aubameyang's Gabon are out.BBC Sport - Published | More than 400 killed in 'worst flood we have ever had' in DR Congo More than 400ย people have been killed in flash floods in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo - making it one of the deadliest natural disasters in the country's recent history.Sky News - Published |
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Belgium returns tooth to family of murdered Congo independence hero Belgium has given a tooth, the only known remains of the murdered Congolese independence hero Patrice Lumumba, to members of his family.Sky News - Published | UN official praises Indian peacekeepers for thwarting attack in CongoIndiaTimes - Published |
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