Congo Apr 2026

The country is currently navigating a severe humanitarian and political landscape as of .

The Congo Basin's Animals & People | WWF - World Wildlife Fund

: The Congo River alone holds about 13% of global hydroelectric potential . 🏗️ 2026 Crisis & Current Events The country is currently navigating a severe humanitarian

While the DRC is potentially one of the world's richest countries due to its minerals, it remains one of the poorest in terms of GDP per capita.

: The country produces roughly 70% of the world’s cobalt and a massive share of its coltan, both essential for smartphone and EV batteries. : The country produces roughly 70% of the

: M23 rebels recently seized parts of Goma , a major eastern city, leading to the displacement of hundreds of thousands.

: The DRC is the only country where you can see Bonobos , alongside endangered mountain and lowland gorillas. : A major landslide at a coltan mine

: A major landslide at a coltan mine in Masisi killed over 200 people, including many children, in March 2026.