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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), generally known as Congo, is a country located in Central Africa.

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A hand holding gold nuggets

In Congo, fighting gold smuggling with transparency

In Congo, fighting gold smuggling with transparency

A more transparent form of gold trading has emerged in Congo, in a joint venture with the United Arab Emirates.
SocietyJune 3, 20236 images
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Palm weevil larvae as alternative food

Palm weevil larvae as alternative food

In DR Congo, agronomists are raising grubs as a source of nutrion in a country that suffers food insecurity.
Food SecurityMay 4, 202304:57 min
DW Eco Africa | DR Kongo

Curbing deforestation in DR Congo conflict region

Curbing deforestation in DR Congo conflict region

Even in war-torn areas, it's important to recognize the role trees play in nature and the well-being of the environment.
Nature and EnvironmentApril 19, 202305:03 min
A man wearing what appears to be a lab coat holds an electric base with his hand raised

DR Congo: Artists demand return of Mbuti skeletons

DR Congo: Artists demand return of Mbuti skeletons

"The Ghosts Are Returning" is a performance about seven pygmy skeletons brought to Switzerland from Congo.
CultureMarch 25, 202301:34 min
A convoy carrying men with guns along on a dirt road

DR Congo: Powerless against rebels

DR Congo: Powerless against rebels

Congo wants to use new military alliances to stop violence in its eastern regions. Now Angola is also sending troops.
ConflictsMarch 21, 2023
A boy paddles in front of a hut on the Ruki river in the DRC's Equateur province

DRC's dilemma: Generate oil wealth or combat climate change?

DRC's dilemma: Generate oil wealth or combat climate change?

Kinshasa wants more money for climate projects, or oil drilling could start in the world's largest peat bog.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 15, 2023
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In the spotlight

Young soldiers seen from behind, in the Congolese countryside

Congo: Life as a former child soldier

A former child soldier in eastern Congo tells DW what life is like after being forced into joining a militia.
Human RightsFebruary 12, 202301:50 min
A billboard along a busy street shows Pope Francis, as motorcyles and cars drive by

Pope Francis travels to Congo with a pious wish for peace

The visit to Congo, a nation where the Catholic Church has long played a dominant role, will be the first in 37 years.
ReligionJanuary 29, 2023
Women walking with children and possessions

M23 rebel group leaves a trail of trauma in eastern Congo

Displaced survivors have spoken with DW about their trauma as they seek to rebuild their lives.
ConflictsJanuary 24, 2023
Congolese soldiers at Goma airport

Are white mercenaries fighting in the DRC conflict?

Western diplomats are deeply worried about the sudden appearance of Eastern European mercenaries in eastern DR Congo.
ConflictsJanuary 17, 2023
A woman prepares to cast her ballot in the Edo State governorship in Nigeria

Will Africa's 2023 elections strengthen democracy?

Seventeen African countries will hold elections in 2023, showing whether democracy is flourishing or not, experts say.
PoliticsDecember 26, 2022
A hand holds a piece of raw gold after being treated with mercury

DRC: Investigating the human cost of 'conflict gold'

A DW journalist has been given unprecedented access to rebel-controlled gold mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
ConflictsOctober 27, 2022
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DW George Okach, AfricaLink Show on Facebook Live

Congo crisis highlights UN's shortcomings

George Okach
Commentary
PoliticsAugust 13, 2022