congo history
Congo Crisis
Congo Basin
The Congo Basin is the world’s second largest tropical forest, it is twice the size of Arizona. It is home to gorillas, elephants buffaloes and other endangered species. The Congo Basin has come under human threat amid deforestation, poaching.
Congo River
The 2nd longest river in Africa has some incredible stories to tell. Dive into one of the longest, deepest, most powerful and most impactful rivers of the world, running through the heart of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
River of Monsters
The Congo River, second largest by water mass, flows through African rainforests, swallowing tributaries in its vast watershed. Unique creatures thrive here, from lunged fishes to land-hunting predators. Mysterious and dangerous.
River of Monsters Part 2
The Congo, mighty and deep like no other river – yet still a retreat and a habitat for several of our world’s strangest animals. Our closest relatives live deep inside the dense jungles: three of the four giant ape species have made the Congo basin their home. Rich in extraordinary footage, the second episode of “Wild Congo” also presents exciting insights into one of the most mysterious and dangerous regions on earth.
DRC Agriculture
Dr. Patrice Mbowa Kasongo explores agriculture in the Democratic Republic of Congo, unveiling its challenges and potential. A nuanced look at the heart of DRC’s farming landscape.
DRC Environment
In this talk Dr Patrice Mbowa Kasongo is drawing attention about the effect of pollution in our rivers and most importantly children exposed to radioactive material in the Katanga region with consequences of children health such as cancer in childhood.