KINSHASA (Reuters) - Once the leafy art-deco jewel of the Belgian Congo and later the buzzing cultural heart of dictator Mobutu Sese Seko's Zaire, Kinshasa has become a playground for violent gangs sowing fear and transforming swathes of the city into "no-go" zones.Full story
Secretary of State John Kerry announced on Tuesday that he has chosen former Sen. Russ Feingold as the new U.S. special representative for the Great Lakes region of Africa and the ongoing crisis in the Congo. Full story
ROME (Reuters) - A local party official for Italy's Northern League caused a national uproar on Thursday for posting a violent comment on her Facebook page aimed at the country's first black minister. Full story
Actress Robin Wright and JD Stier join Andrea Mitchell to talk about what’s going on in the Congo, and the work being done by groups like Raise Hope for Congo to bring attention to the situation.
Hollywood actress and human righst campaigner Angelina Jolie together with UK's foreign secretary William Hague meet with survivors of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo. C4's Cathy Newman, the only journalist travelling with them reports on some of the harrowing stories they witn
Some kids in eastern Congo enjoyed their visit from wrestler Justin “The Viking” Wren, who amazed them with his body hair. He stayed three weeks at the camp in central Africa to raise awareness of their living conditions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., joins Andrea Mitchell Reports to discuss the GOP criticism surrounding Ambassador Susan Rice and the ways to combat violence in the Congo.
Rebel soldiers attack Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The rebels are allegedly backed by Rwanda and threaten troops backed by United Nations peacekeepers. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.
A homeless child stands along a street in the Democratic Republic of Congo in capital Kinshasa June 16, 2013. Youth poverty and unemployment are fuelling criminality in Congo's teeming capital, threatening government efforts to overhaul the decrepit city and attract investment. At least 20,000 chil
A homeless woman rests with her child along a street in the Democratic Republic of Congo in capital Kinshasa June 16, 2013. Youth poverty and unemployment are fuelling criminality in Congo's teeming capital, threatening government efforts to overhaul the decrepit city and attract investment. At lea
A homeless child repairs a shoe along a street in the Democratic Republic of Congo in capital Kinshasa June 16, 2013. Youth poverty and unemployment are fuelling criminality in Congo's teeming capital, threatening government efforts to overhaul the decrepit city and attract investment. At least 20,
A homeless child begs along a street in the Democratic Republic of Congo in capital Kinshasa June 16, 2013. Youth poverty and unemployment are fuelling criminality in Congo's teeming capital, threatening government efforts to overhaul the decrepit city and attract investment. At least 20,000 childr
