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 fourth-most populous in Africa and the most …

Dec 5, 2025 · 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 …

2 days ago · DRC fighting forces 200,000 people to flee as M23 advances, dozens killed As rebels push into Uvira, Congolese soldiers flee towards neighbouring Burundi, alongside thousands of civilians.

2 days ago · Congo’s communication minister blamed Rwanda for the most recent fighting yesterday, while the Rwandan foreign ministry denied responsibility in a statement today, instead accusing the …

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1 day ago · Intensifying fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has claimed more than 70 civilian lives, displaced over 200,000 people and cut thousands off from food assistance, …

1 day ago · M23 rebels seize key town in Eastern DRC as civilians flee M23 rebels, supported by the Rwandan army are continuing their advice in the South Kivu region of the DR Congo, local sources say.

As the second-largest country on the African continent, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is emerging as a stable and promising leader in Africa, with improved security, a growing economy, and …

Dec 5, 2025 · The leaders of Rwanda and DR Congo have signed a peace deal brokered by the US in an attempt to halt the conflict but will the fighting stop?

Jul 24, 2025 · The DRC has endured decades of multiple, overlapping crises, the roots of which stretch back centuries. In particular, the country has struggled since gaining independence from Belgium in …