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Will Rwanda invade DR Congo?

HRH has received indepth information on DR Congo and the continuing conflict which has now cost up to four million lives. Now that neighbouring Rwanda again threatens to invade DR Congo as part of its attempt to settle its own ethnic issues, there is every reason to try to understand a conflict that affects the entire region better. (09-DEC-04)

What does DR Congo stand for?

Ce rapport est disponible en français. This page presents a comprehensive analysis of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo). The analysis outlines the nation's extensive socio-economic challenges and opportunities, examining various developmental paths through 2043.

How can DR Congo achieve a prosperous future?

Parliament must be provided with detailed and full access to government spending including within the security agencies. The independence of the judiciary must be confirmed as a key resource to combat corruption. By implementing these strategies, DR Congo can harness its vast resources to forge a prosperous future for its citizens.

Does DR Congo have a new poverty line?

The Bank has not yet announced the new poverty line in 2017 US$ prices for high-income countries. DR Congo is one of the five countries in the world with the most people living in extreme poverty, i.e. living on less than US$2.15 per day. In 2022, about 72.3% of DR Congo’s population, equivalent to 71.8 million people, lived in extreme poverty.

Will DR Congo have less inclusion in 2043?

In the Current Path forecast, DR Congo will have 39.9% less inclusion in 2043 relative to its low-income African peers, whereas in the Governance scenario, DR Congo will have 27.5% less inclusion relative to the estimated average for its peers.

Where is DR Congo located?

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), also known as Congo-Kinshasa and formerly known as Zaïre, is located in Central Africa. The country is bordered to the north by the Central African Republic and South Sudan, to the east by Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania, to the south-east by Zambia, and to the south-west by Angola.