The Republic of the Congo was established on 28 November 1958 and gained independence from France in 1960. It was a Marxist–Leninist state from 1969 to 1992, under the name …

3 days ago · Republic of the Congo, country situated astride the Equator in west-central Africa. Officially known as the Republic of the Congo, the country is often called Congo (Brazzaville), …

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5 days ago · Republic of the Congo - Colonialism, Independence, Civil War: Human habitation of the Congo basin came relatively late in the Sangoan era (100,000 to 40,000 bce; see …

4 days ago · Under the constitution of 2002, Congo is a republic. The executive branch of the government is headed by the president, who is popularly elected to a maximum of two seven …

4 days ago · Democratic Republic of Congo - 'The besieged giant' Getty Images. DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi says his country has been invaded. First and foremost is the …

4 days ago · The Democratic Republic of Congo has been mired in conflict for years. As fresh fighting surges in the east, the roots of today’s violence can be traced back to old problems.

Apr 11, 2023 · Provides an overview of the Republic of Congo, including key facts for this west African country.

Dec 20, 2021 · Upon independence in 1960, the former French region of Middle Congo became the Republic of the Congo. A quarter century of experimentation with Marxism was abandoned …

1 day ago · KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — The deadly march by Rwanda-backed rebels across eastern Congo could widen into a regional conflict drawing in even more countries, analysts …