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Republic of the Congo

The Republic of the Congo is a central African nation whose capital is Brazzaville. It borders Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo and Gabon. The Republic of Congo gained independence from France in 1960.

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Getting to know Brazzaville, Tamale and Maseru

Getting to know Brazzaville, Tamale and Maseru

A youth politician from Brazzaville, a rapper from Maseru and an artist from Tamale show the best side of their cities.
TravelApril 29, 202406:02 min
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Congo pygmies move deeper into the forest to escape extinction

Congo pygmies move deeper into the forest to escape extinction

With their way of life threatened by deforestation, pygmies are taking refuge deeper in the forest.
Human RightsNovember 12, 202112 images
Mask-wearing Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso shows the ink on his finger to prove that he voted

Congo: President Sassou Nguesso wins by landslide

Congo: President Sassou Nguesso wins by landslide

The election day was marred by the death of the president's main rival, Guy Brice Parfait Kolelas.
PoliticsMarch 24, 2021
Republic of Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso

Opinion: The vicious cycle of Congolese power

Opinion: The vicious cycle of Congolese power

Citizens of the Republic of Congo went to the polls on March 21. The results won't be a surprise, says DW's Eric Topona.
PoliticsMarch 22, 2021
Interim President of the Congolese Movement for Democracy and Integral Development (MCDDI) Guy Brice Parfait Kolelas leaves the stage after addressing his supporters

Congo presidential challenger dies of COVID amid election

Congo presidential challenger dies of COVID amid election

Congolese opposition candidate Guy-Brice Parfait Kolelas dies of COVID-19, during elections in which he was the main cha
PoliticsMarch 22, 2021
Opposition politician Guy-Brice Parfait Kolelas leaves the stage surrounded by supporters

Congo election candidate sick with COVID

Congo election candidate sick with COVID

The main challenger to President Denis Sassou N'guesso was flown to France for medical treatment.
PoliticsMarch 21, 2021
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