Curated OER
I Had a Hero Lesson
Students read "I Had a Hero" a memoir written by a Peace Corps volunteer serving in the Democratic Republic of Congo. They discuss the story, respond to it in writing, complete comprehension activities and relate the account to their own...
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch: Covered in Blood
This Human Rights Watch Report provides a detailed summary of the war in the Congo, the war's causes and consequences, and the responses of the international community to the war's escalating violence. The report can be read online or...
The Guardian
Guardian: Africa's Dictator Died at the Hands of His Boy Soldiers
Guardian correspondent Stuart Jeffries discusses the assassination of Laurent Kabila and its ramifications on the war in the Congo. (February 11, 2001)
BBC
Bbc News: Country Profile: Democratic Republic of Congo
A profile of the Congo after its civil war. Article provides facts, names of leaders, rebels and opposition as well as media sources. Updated April 2008.
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United Nations
United Nations: Cartographic Section: Great Lakes Region (Map 1) [Pdf]
The United Nations offers this very clear map of part of the Great Lakes region in eastern Africa. The lakes, of course, are labeled, as are the rivers, major cities, and countries.
United Nations
United Nations: Cartographic Section: Great Lakes Region (Map 2) [Pdf]
This map of the Great Lakes region in Africa from the United Nations shows the large lakes, the countries the lakes touch, and rivers that flow into and out of the lakes.
BBC
Bbc: One Year On: Kabila Assassination
BBC correspondent Mark Dummett looks back on Laurent Kabila's assassination and what has occurred in the Democratic Republic of Congo since his death. (January 16, 2002)
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Congo War Claims 1,000 Lives Per Day
A January 2005 story from the PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer on a report prepared by the International Rescue Committee describing the horrific death toll of the war in Congo. Also provides links to related stories.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Democratic Republic of the Congo: History
Find out about the current history of Democratic Republic of the Congo and the problems it has had since its independence from Belgium. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Senegal: Government
Read about the government of Senegal, which is one of the most successful democracies in Africa. Find out what has made it so different from other African countries. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Azande
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Azande who live in the southern Sudan region and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Efe and Mbuti
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Efe and Mbuti of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Bakongo
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Bakongo in the Congo River region of Africa. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes,...
Other
Global Issues: The Democratic Republic of Congo
This resource presents an account of the Dempcratic Republic of Congo which provides a brief background on the country and information on the toll of its war on the civilians, environment, and wildlife.
BBC
Bbc: Fears as Dr Congo Fighting Flares
This article examines the intense fighting taking place in the Democratic Republic of Congo in addition to the country's relationship with Rwanda. (September 6, 2007)
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Democratic Republic of Congo
Flags of the World provides a large flag of Democratic Republic of Congo with a description and history of the current flag.
Curated OER
Map of Democratic Republic of Congo
A profile of the Congo after its civil war. Article provides facts, names of leaders, rebels and opposition as well as media sources. Updated April 2008.
Curated OER
Guardian: War in Congo Kills 45,000 People Each Month
Guardian correspondent Chris McGreal discusses the implications of the death toll on the population of the Democratic Republic of Congo. (January 23, 2008)