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The Main Road Through the Heart of Africa Is the Congo River—For Those Who Dare to Take It
The river connects nine African countries along its nearly 3,000-mile journey to the Atlantic Ocean, but its identity is inseparable from that of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
In photos: Heavy floods hit Congo’s capital, submerging roads and homes
Around 30 people were killed as the heavy rains inundated the Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital over the weekend, officials said.