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DR Congo

DR Congo · COD · Africa

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Risk Score

High→ Stable

Risk Factors

Active conflict (structural)
No recent events in pipeline

Overview

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a vast and resource-rich Central African nation, holding immense mineral wealth including copper, cobalt, and diamonds. Despite its potential, the country continues to be plagued by conflict, political instability, and humanitarian crises, hindering its development.

Leadership

Félix Tshisekedi Tshilombo

President

GOVERNMENT: Presidential Republic

Judith Suminwa Tuluka

Christophe Lutundula Apala Pen'Apala

Nicolas Kazadi Kadima-Nzuji

Economy

GDP

$85.0B

GDP per Capita

$850

GDP Growth

+7.0%

Inflation

12.0%

Unemployment

12.0%

Mining (Copper, Cobalt, Diamonds, Gold)AgricultureServices

Trade

Key Exports

CopperCobaltDiamondsGoldCrude Oil

Key Imports

FoodstuffsMining and Other MachineryTransport EquipmentFuelsChemicals

Top Partners

ChinaSouth KoreaBelgiumZambiaSouth Africa

Recent Events (1)

High2h ago

MSF Highlights Coordinated Efforts to Combat Ebola Outbreak in DRC

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) emphasizes the need for integrated activities, including surveillance, infection prevention, WASH, community engagement, and patient care, to effectively end the Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. These coordinated public health interventions are crucial for managing the epidemic and mitigating its humanitarian impact.