The Democratic Republic of the Congo Gains Independence From Belgium
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo Gains Independence From Belgium
*On this date in 1960, the Democratic Republic of the Congo gained independence from Belgium. Patrice Lumumba, leader of the MNC-L, became the first Prime Minister. In the fallout from the Léopoldville riots, the report of a Belgian parliamentary working group on the future of the Congo was published, and a strong demand for “internal ...
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In the heart of the Congo Basin, a rare and quiet moment unfolded. A young male bonobo, living free in the rainforest, was seen gently holding a baby golden mongoose — not to harm it, but to cradle it in his hands. The extraordinary encounter took place near the LuiKotale field site in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and was captured by photographer Christian Ziegler. Ziegler’s image was awarded a Highly Commended title in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. The photo shows t
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