This resource presents an account of the Dempcratic Republic of Congo which provides a brief background on the country and information on the toll of its war on the civilians, environment, and wildlife.

Find out about the current history of Democratic Republic of the Congo and the problems it has had since its independence from Belgium. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

Provides an overview of the culture of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education,...

A detailed look at the government and politics in Democratic Republic of the Congo from 2003 to the present. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

This is a great resource for general information on the Republic of the Congo (not to be confused with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, or Zaire). It includes geography, population, government, economy, communications,...

Learn about religion in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire), in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile. Includes general facts, history, and religious data.

In this interactive activity from NOVA Online, explore the main features of the Nyiragongo volcano, located in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and learn what risks it poses to the 500,000 people who live in its shadow.

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Azande who live in the southern Sudan region and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs,...

A January 2005 story from the PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer on a report prepared by the International Rescue Committee describing the horrific death toll of the war in Congo. Also provides links to related stories.

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Bakongo in the Congo River region of Africa. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes,...

Read about the government of Senegal, which is one of the most successful democracies in Africa. Find out what has made it so different from other African countries. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Don King, an American boxing promoter known for his flamboyant manner and outrageous hair styled to stand straight up. He first came to prominence with his promotion of the 1974 "Rumble in...