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5 days ago · The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) crisis stems from a series of post-colonial battles from power, which began after the country gained independence from Belgium in 1960. Decades of conflict have been fuelled by ethnic tensions, political rivalries, corruption and fighting for control of valuable natural resources.
4 days ago · I also produce detailed maps of armed groups and give regular briefings on the ethnic, military, and security dynamics in South Kivu, which is one of 26 provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. These briefings are essential for team leaders, the Head of the Bukavu Office, and the Mission's senior leadership.
3 days ago · Patrice Émery Lumumba[e] (/ lʊˈmʊmbə / ⓘ; [3] 2 July 1925 – 17 January 1961), born Isaïe Tasumbu Tawosa, [4] was a Congolese politician and independence leader who served as the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (then known as the Republic of the Congo) from June until September 1960, following the May 1960 ...
2 days ago · La république démocratique du Congo s'étend de l' océan Atlantique au plateau de l'Est, et correspond à la majeure partie du bassin du fleuve Congo, véritable colonne vertébrale du pays.
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4 days ago · Geography and history of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with maps, statistics, and a survey of its people, economy, and government. The country, located in central Africa, has a 25-mile (40-km) coastline on the Atlantic Ocean but is otherwise landlocked. The capital of the country is Kinshasa.
4 days ago · Democratic Republic of the Congo - Colonialism, Civil War, Conflict: The country that began as a king’s private domain (the Congo Free State), evolved into a colony (the Belgian Congo), became independent in 1960 (as the Republic of the Congo), and later underwent several name changes (to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, then to Zaire ...
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4 days ago · Bukavu, the headquarters of Sud-Kivu province, is a major tourist centre; Kikwit, the former capital of Bandundu province, is the terminal port on the Kwilu River; and Matadi, the capital of Bas-Congo, is the country’s main port.
