Democratic Republic of the Congo

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People in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Editorial credit: Alexandra Tyukavina / Shutterstock.com

header1 Issues of concern

  • Political elites have improperly manipulated the electoral process in recent years.
  • Corruption in the government, security forces, and mineral extraction industries is extensive and has corroded public services and development efforts.
  • Physical security is tenuous due to violence and human rights abuses committed by government forces, armed rebel groups, and militias that are active in many areas of the country.

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  • Population

    99,010,000
  • Global Freedom Score

    18 100 not free