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Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
- 19 Mar 2024
- 1 min read
Recent clashes in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have sparked international concern and worsened the already severe humanitarian situation in the area.
- Many fatalities and thousands displaced due to clashes between the Congolese army and the Rwandan-supported M23 group near Goma in North Kivu province.
About:
- The DRC is 2nd largest country in Africa and the 11th largest in the world.
- It has a small coastline with the Atlantic Ocean. DRC is bounded to the north by the Central African Republic and South Sudan; to the east by Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania; to the southeast by Zambia; and to the southwest by Angola.
- Kinshasa, the capital of the DRC, is located on the Congo River, the only river to cross the equator twice in Africa.
- The official language is French, but other languages include Kituba, Lingala, Swahili, and Tshiluba.
- Katanga Plateau is considered to be a rich mining region, which supplies cobalt, copper, tin, radium, uranium, and diamonds.
