Why has the Democratic Republic of of the Congo not taken full advantage of its resources?
What is the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Kinshasa is the capital of the "Democratic Republic of the Congo."
To its west, Brazzaville is the capital of Congo (the Republic of the Congo).
Kinshasa
Why was Mobutu Sese so wealthy?
Unfortunately, the former Joseph Mobutu became known for being an authoritarian dictator, and a corrupt one at that. He made his money from bribes, embezzlement, and cutting business deals that were both favorable to his government and favorable to himself. While the poor in his country suffered, he was able to maintain one-party rule and become a very wealthy man in the process.
Why wild animals live in Congo region?
Wild animals live in every country on earth. Many more live in countries like Congo where there are many areas that are not yet urbanised.
Some of the Congo's animals are found there only, such as the okapi, and African forest elephant.
What are some of the challenges that the Congo has faced?
The challenges are many. Like a number of African countries that were colonized, Congo was victimized by its colonizers for many years. Belgium (especially under King Leopold) was brutal and harsh towards the native Congolese, plundering their mineral wealth and using the Congolese to work in the mines (and in other menial jobs) at low wages while Belgium benefited. Congo also suffered after independence: it had little infrastructure, a poor educational system, and soon, a civil war broke out as various factions tried to gain power (sometimes exacerbated by its neighbors, Uganda and Rwanda); this has resulted in the deaths of millions.
Although Congo has been independent since the early 1960s, it remains impoverished, while a small number of wealthy elites enjoy the benefits of the country's considerable natural resources. Government corruption is a major problem, as is income inequality, and there is a persistent lack of infrastructure (such as electricity in rural areas or paved roads). Child labor can still be found in the mines, and education is expensive-- this means only the upper classes can afford to send their kids to a good school. (And even in the private schools, many are run by churches and the curriculum focuses on rote memorization of dogma rather than science, or subjects that involve critical thinking). Meanwhile, girls are still not encouraged to attend college, birth control is difficult to obtain outside of the cities, and illiteracy is still a problem in rural parts of the country. As the war and factional fighting persists, women are raped by militiamen still trying to conquer their enemies; sadly, few rapists are punished because the legal system is weak. The tragedy of it all is that Congo has so much to offer: nature preserves, mineral wealth, scenic places that could bring in tourism. Further, the Congolese people are known for being industrious. Yet because of the country's continued instability and the fact that few have access to modern technology, this has prevented Congo from advancing.
What did the US and Britain promise the democratic republic of Congo for helping in the war?
There was no Democratic Republic of Congo at the time of WW1 or WW2. It was Belgian Congo then.
What river is between the Congo and the democratic republic of the Congo?
river Congo
easy to remember
river Congo
easy to remember
Are congolese people suffering?
Congolese people do suffer, because in Zaire their is a lot of gold tin silver and diamond and etc. so the president is killing more and more of his people to find the treasure not even thinking about where his people are but this is still happening to day too.
Who are all the Presidents of the Democratic Republic of Congo?
There have been many Presidents of the Democratic Republic of Congo over the years. The current President is Joseph Kabila.
Which rule was Belgian Congo under?
The Belgian Congo was primarily under the rule of King Leopold II of Belgium from 1885 to 1908, during which it was considered his personal possession and was characterized by exploitative practices, including forced labor and severe human rights abuses. In 1908, due to international pressure and criticism, the Congo became a Belgian colony, leading to more formal governmental oversight, though exploitation and oppression continued until its independence in 1960.
How did king Alfonso l of the Congo feel about the slave trade?
he disagreed because he was the king of the west of Africa.