DR Congo
DR Congo · COD · Africa
78
Risk Score
Risk Factors
Overview
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a vast Central African nation immensely rich in mineral resources, including copper, cobalt, and diamonds. Despite its wealth, it faces chronic challenges from conflict, political instability, and humanitarian crises.
Leadership
Félix Tshisekedi Tshilombo
President
Government: Semi-presidential republic
Judith Suminwa Tuluka
Christophe Lutundula Apala Pen'apala
Nicolas Kazadi Kadima-Nzuji
Economy
$95.0B
$950
+6.2%
11.0%
4.5%
Trade
Key Exports
Key Imports
Top Partners
Recent Events (2)
Ebola Outbreak Spreads Across Central and East Africa
A significant Ebola outbreak, now the third-largest on record, is rapidly spreading through the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, with cases reported in France. This escalating health crisis raises serious concerns about global health security and preparedness.
U.S. sanctions Rwandan firms linked to conflict minerals funding M23
The United States imposes sanctions on Rwandan companies suspected of funding the M23 rebel group through conflict minerals.