Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

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Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

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Kinshasa is one of 38 flood hotspots in the Congo Basin, due to its twin flood sources and urbanisation.

About Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

  • Capital: Kinshasa
  • 2nd largest country in Africa (after Algeria), and largest in Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Borders: Angola, Burundi, CAR, Congo, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia
  • Coastline: Small boundary along the Atlantic Ocean
  • Geography:
    • Major river: Congo River (second longest in Africa)
    • Vegetation: Predominantly tropical forests
    • Unique ecosystems: Congo Basin is home to the world’s largest tropical peatlands
  • Mineral Resources: Rich in cobalt, copper, gold, lithium, iron ore, and coal.

Recent Events

  • The April 2025 flooding in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), was not solely due to rainfall but largely due to urban mismanagement and infrastructure failure.
    • The flooding, triggered by local rains and runoff from the Congo Central Provinceoverwhelmed urban tributaries like the Ndjili River and Lukaya tributary.
  • Current instability in eastern DRC due to the M23 armed group, causing mass displacement.

Source: DTE

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