In neighbouring Congo Republic, whose capital Brazzaville also sits on the banks across the river, at least 17 people have died in floods across eight departments including the capital, with more ...

Africa: The country rotted for three decades under dictator Mobutu Sese Seko. His successor has promised to rebuild, but little change is evident. Amid a new civil war, its people adapt.

KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo — The United States will work with local leaders here in the Congo River basin to ensure that planned fossil-fuel extraction won’t result in a climate ...

BUKAVU, Congo (AP) — At least 11 people were killed and several others were hurt Thursday when explosions in the eastern Congo city of Bukavu hit a rally held by leaders of the M23 rebel group ...

The bodies of at least 52 people have been recovered from the Congo River after their boat capsized late last week, a provincial minister said on Monday, warning that the death toll could rise ...

East & West. The flood of arms has entered the Congo from almost all sides (see map), and in such quantity that some Western intelligence sources say the Simbas cannot possibly absorb any more.

The Congo River has measured depths of around 220 metres (720ft). ... Incredible Europe map shows which countries have the most castles - there's a clear winner.

On August 5, 1964, Simba rebels seized the city of Stanleyville, a sprawling colonial jewel perched on the Congo River. Seeking power and revenge for the Western-backed assassination of Patrice ...

STORY: Residents in Democratic Republic of Congo use shovels to paddle their way through flooded streets now clogged with discarded plastic bottles and other debris.The Congo River has risen to ...