In the Middle of It

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has a complicated cultural history due to the effects of colonialism. Before gaining independence in 1960, the DRC was a colony of Belgium. Under the rule of King Leopold the people and natural resources of DRC were exploited. Since gaining independence the people of the DRC have been […]

Nationalism in Chad is difficult to label. Despite previously being a territory of France, there is no apparent remaining connection between the countries. On top of that, France did not attempt to unite the diverse territory they colonized, and only effectively governed the southern region. So, unlike other former colonies who were forced into more […]

Prior to 1950 there was little sense of nationalism in The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as the region was divided ethnically and under Belgian rule of King Leopold II. Before Belgian rule, in the late 19th century, the country was known as “Congo free state” and was being violently exploited for its natural […]

Despite the large distance between Ukraine and The Democratic Republic of the Congo, the war in Ukraine has had a lasting economic effect on it and on most of the world. Sanctions on Russia and export bans have created consequential inflation in the DCR and other neighboring countries in Central Africa. Imports are crucial to the […]

Hi! I’m Allison and I will be writing about Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from the region of Central Africa. The DRC is the 11th largest country in the world and has a population of 108 million people. The capital city, Kinshasa, is the largest city in Central Africa and serves as an economic […]

Hello! I’m Claire and I’ll be covering Chad. Chad is currently a country I know very little about, and I look forward to taking you with me as I learn more. The Republic of Chad is a landlocked country, with a population of 16 million and 23 provinces. It’s capital is N’Djamena, and also the […]

The war in Ukraine, while centered in Europe, has far-reaching effects in countries around the world, and Chad is not an exception to this. As some of the biggest producers and exporters of grain in the world, Russia and Ukraine’s war means that the countries that rely on these exports, like Chad, are left in […]

Central Africa is a geographically rich region that lies on the equator and borders the Atlantic Ocean. It has a hot and wet climate that cultivates a diverse rainforest ecosystem. The Congo River system supports this ecosystem and provides the region with navigable water. Besides having over 1,000,000 square kilometers of rainforest, central Africa also has […]

Central Africa is an important region to look into when considering globalization. Every week, we offer you a different perspective on various topics from one of the countries in this region. Stayed tuned for more detailed information on Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Cameroon. 

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