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Who are the people behind the attempted coup in Congo?

The Democratic Republic of Congo says it has quashed an attempted coup on Sunday. The army said the group of people behind the attempted coup were foreigners or Congolese citizens based abroad. Who are these men and why would they want to topple the government?

Who are DR Congo football players?

Several Congolese players and players of Congolese descent—including strikers Romelu Lukaku, Yannick Bolasie, and Dieumerci Mbokani —have gained prominence in world football. DR Congo has twice won the African Cup of Nations football tournament.

What projects are under construction in DR Congo?

While many railway, road, airport, port and power station projects have been completed, many others are under construction or in the planning stage, which are expected to boost the socioeconomic development of Africa in general and the DR Congo in particular.

Can China help boost DR Congo's development?

The DR Congo is China's development partner just as China is the DR Congo's development partner. So the two countries must support each other in protecting common interests. And it is hoped, China, which is already an industrial and economic powerhouse, will continue to help boost the DR Congo's development.

Does DR Congo have a waterway?

The DRC has thousands of kilometres of navigable waterways. Traditionally water transport has been the dominant means of moving around in approximately two-thirds of the country. As of February 2024, DR Congo had one major national airline (Congo Airways) that offered flights inside DR Congo.

Is DR Congo a Francophone country?

By land area, DR Congo is the second-largest country in Africa and the 11th-largest in the world. With a population of around 109 million, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is the most populous Francophone country in the world. The national capital and largest city is Kinshasa, which is also the economic center.