The Democratic Republic Of Congo

There were many countries I could have done my presentation on like Pakistan, South Africa, Haiti, Sudan, Iran, or the Dominican Republic but I chose to do my presentation on the Democratic Republic of the Congo. All these countries have a rich history in turmoil when it came to how they gained their independence but the country Democratic Republic of the Congo stood out to me because it has the most violent past of them all. What is so interesting about the Democratic Republic of Congo is that the Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second largest country in Africa but its economic status does not correlate with its size. Like many African countries it is rich in natural resources but it is still a very poor country because rich European

Over a period from 1960-1965, the first Republic of the Congo experienced a period of serious crisis. There was a terrible war for power that displayed senseless violence and the desperation to rule. There were many internal conflicts among the people. The country eventually gained independence from Belgium. For many countries this would be a time for celebration. Unfortunately for the people of the Congo this became a time to forget. Almost immediately after independence and the general elections, the country went into civil war. Major developed cities like Katanga and Kasai wanted to be independent from the Lumumba government. Different factions started to fight the government and Katanga and Kasai tried to secede from the rest

Despite its immense potential, very little of this wealth has benefited the Congolese people. Instead, all of its riches have attracted adventurers, warlords, corrupt governments, and unscrupulous corporations, and divided the population into competing groups. This is the main source of the conflict that rids the majority of eastern DRC (“The world factbook,” 2017).

The French term "Fond de Commerce" in English means stock and trade. However, in Congo, the phrase has another meaning about the stock and trade of rape victims with international aid organizations Warner. The Congo We Listen To.(2017).

Little things in life can impact the world in many ways whether it's good or bad. In this case right now the Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing a big conflict with these minerals. The type of minerals people are fighting for are mined from the floor tantalum, tungsten, tin, and gold are the one that they're looking for. This is a big deal because the mineral trade has been linked to other crimes that rebel groups who commit mass atrocities, including rape and murder. It may not seem like a big deal but numbers don't lie , but you'll be surprised what they use these minerals for. They use these minerals to make phones,laptops(which I'm using right now so ironic right), light bulbs , a pair of earrings you name it. We are preventing

The structure of the Democratic Republic of the Congo government is slowly going down hill. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is not actually democratic. For decades citizens have had dictatorship. Citizens of the Congo have not had any choice

The Democratic Republic of Congo is a young and embattled nation that is attempting to rise up out of a long history of merciless abuse. I believe the problems began from its very inception. It's the place King Leopold of Belgium took control of an area the measure of France and Germany combined, and built on empire on forced labor. The DRC was doomed from the very start. Progress toward competent governance in Africa has been hindered again and again by the endeavors of head of state to stay in power after their established terms lapse. These so called statesmen are for themselves, lining their own pockets. They have become as bad if not worse than the former colonial government because they are doing it to their own people. Do you think there

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has continuously experienced increasingly brutal cases of violence against the female gender (Peterman, Palemo, & Bredenkamp, 2011). As Peterman et al. (2011) continue to state, this gender based violence against women in the Congo is mainly characterized by widespread sexual violence, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), gang rape, and the abduction of women for sexual slavery purposes among several others. As a matter of importance, sexual violence against women is reported to be more prevalent within families, the resulting consequence being the continuous destabilization of populations, aside from the destruction of both community and family bonds (Johnson, Scott, Rughita, Kisielewski, Asher, Ong, & Lwry, 2010). Recent reports from world bodies such as the United Nations indicate that a majority of the cases of sexual violence reported in the DRC are inexplicably linked to the ongoing armed and civil unrest in the Congo. The eastern parts of Congo that border Rwanda, i.e. North and South Kivu regions are reported as having been the most affected by the continued violence against women. This research paper seeks to argue that the violence against women in the Congo reflects a systematic, colonial-style gender based discrimination and violence against the female gender as it relates to space and power.

democratic republic of the Congo, are troubled by political conflicts that usually end in wars, such

In conclusion, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is a beautiful country with great potential, although it just has problems that are almost impossible to recover from. The traditions, arts, cultures and backgrounds that they own are one of a kind. However knowing how impoverished they are right now, they can’t regain what they

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the largest country in sub-Saharan Africa bordered to the west by the Republic of Congo and a small coast to the Atlantic Ocean, to the south by Angola and Zambia, to the east by Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, and Uganda, and to the north by South Sudan and Central African Republic. The capital of DRC is Kinshasa, which lies on the south bank of the Congo river at 4.4419° S, 15.2663° E. DRC is home to most the Congo Rainforest, which is the largest rainforest in Africa. Geographically, this location is very good, having numerous resources including lumber and oil and minerals such as cobalt, diamonds, gold, coltan (niobium-tantalum ore), copper,

Ethnic groups have always been a big part of the African continent and countries leaving the DRC in no difference. Once a primordial, ethnic groups are now recognized to be historical creation, products of tangible processes of administrative categorization, political mobilization and socialization (Posner, 2003).The Democratic Republic of Congo, formerly known as Zaire is the second most ethnically diverse nation in the world, only behind India. Research shows that the DRC has over 200 different distinct ethnic groups as the nation is located in sub-Saharan Africa with the second largest rain largest rainforest in the world. The DRC accounts for over half of the total remaining rainforests in the Central African region. The capital city Kinshasa, now has its official language being French and other spoken languages consisting English, Swahili, Lingala, kikongo/Kituba and Tshilumba/Kiluba. Christianity, like many parts of Africa due to missionary influences, is the major religion practiced in the country and has a population of about 62.6 million, leaving Adult literacy rate at 70% and life expectancy rate of forty-six years sadly. The Bantu speaking people are the major ethnic group in the land leaving the others; mongo, lumba and kongo, also mangbetu-Azande making about 45% of the population.

Since gaining its independence from Belgium in the 1960’s, the DRC has found itself in constant conflict, subject to violent governmental change, civil war, refugee influx, and other volatile and bloody events (The World Factbook). In past years, many countries around the world exploited the Congo’s instability for its wealth of minerals. By funding militaries around Africa, countries such as the United States and Western corporations gained cheap access to materials as people were slaughtered. These circumstances, still impact the DRC today. With sexual violence and political violence still existing at large within the country, it is a challenge deeply ingrained into the lives of many (Queryranne). Currently, because of political conflict within society, the economic growth has decreased in recent years. Despite the plethora of resources, the economic growth lost 1.5% (9.2 to 7.7%) from the year 2014 to 2015. It has only decreased from there. However, with free elections expected soon, economic growth is projected to grow (Democratic Republic of Congo Economic Outlook). Unfortunately, due to delays and corruption, one can predict that economic growth and political peace may only decrease with the coming governmental change. However, with a bounty of resources, there is hope yet for the nation of

The Sierra blood diamonds were rather known as the war diamonds because they were mined in a war zone to help finance invading armies and warlord activity. War diamonds have bad consequences for trying to trade them in certain areas because of where they come from. Ivory Coast had started a http://www.ijmonitor.org/2015/09/american-arrested-for-enslavement-and-pillage-of-sierra-leone-blood-diamonds/diamond mining company in the 1990s and they got overthrew in 1999 starting a civil war. The country became a place for exporting diamonds from Liberia and Sierra Leone. Even though the UN Security Council banned all diamonds to be shipped to and from the Ivory Coast, diamond trade still exists. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_diamond

3. Description of the IMF Project to Help Africa Crack Down on Illicit Diamond Trade