: A major landslide at a coltan mine in Masisi killed over 200 people, including many children, in March 2026.
: The rainforest is the second largest in the world, teeming with over 10,000 animal species and 600 types of trees. 💎 The Resource Paradox : A major landslide at a coltan mine
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is a land of staggering contrasts—home to the world's most vital carbon sink and vast mineral wealth, yet grappling with modern humanitarian crises and deep-rooted conflict. 🌿 The "Lungs of Africa" 🌿 The "Lungs of Africa" : The Congo
: The Congo River alone holds about 13% of global hydroelectric potential . 🏗️ 2026 Crisis & Current Events alongside endangered mountain and lowland gorillas.
: The DRC is the only country where you can see Bonobos , alongside endangered mountain and lowland gorillas.