Congo

: A major landslide at a coltan mine in Masisi killed over 200 people, including many children, in March 2026.

: Uranium from the Shinkolobwe mine in the DRC was used to build the atomic bombs for the Manhattan Project in WWII.

: The DRC is the only country where you can see Bonobos , alongside endangered mountain and lowland gorillas. : A major landslide at a coltan mine

The Congo Basin's Animals & People | WWF - World Wildlife Fund

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is a land of staggering contrasts—home to the world's most vital carbon sink and vast mineral wealth, yet grappling with modern humanitarian crises and deep-rooted conflict. 🌿 The "Lungs of Africa" The Congo Basin's Animals & People | WWF

: The country produces roughly 70% of the world’s cobalt and a massive share of its coltan, both essential for smartphone and EV batteries.

: The Congo River alone holds about 13% of global hydroelectric potential . 🏗️ 2026 Crisis & Current Events 🏗️ 2026 Crisis & Current Events The Congo

The Congo Basin is the , absorbing more carbon than it emits.