Blog posts represent the views of CFR fellows and staff and not those of CFR, which takes no institutional positions. The crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is getting worse.

Muslims around the world have been holding prayers to mark the festival of Eid al-Fitr after the end of Ramadan. Elon Musk’s SpaceX dominates the news these days, but a host of oddballs involved ...

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) owes much of its global renown to its music, reflecting its cultural diversity. The DR Congolese music scene is incredibly diverse and dynamic, encompassing ...

But after negotiations with Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy stagnated he is looking at another war-torn nation facing an invader as another option: The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is one of the world’s most resource-rich countries, and in 2024, it attracted the largest volume of mineral exploration investment in Africa. Enhancing ...

Joseph Kabila boycotted the election and is preparing an insurrection because he is the AFC," said President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo last October, and lo! It is ...

Democratic Republic of the Congo President Felix Tshisekedi discusses violence in central Africa and a possible minerals deal with the United States on ‘Special Report.’ Judge orders US to ...

In February, 70 Christians were beheaded in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Save for a handful of conservative and faith-based outlets, the world has largely turned a blind eye. Their suspected ...

blocs resolved Monday to “expedite the peace process” in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo by appointing an expanded panel of five facilitators. The decision was reached at a virtual ...

Mr. Mobutu, a brutal autocrat, saw a chance to introduce Zaire, now known as the Democratic Republic of Congo, to the world as a stable nation of 22 million people on the path to becoming a ...

Rebels take strategic town of Walikale Rebel leader says only direct talks with Congo can end conflict Congo and Rwanda leaders called for ceasefire on Tuesday GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo ...