Congo's Overlooked Crisis: Elections and Economic Potential

The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a long-standing conflict that has resulted in the displacement of over six million people and claimed the lives of six million more. The region is plagued by over 100 armed groups, foreign interference, corruption, and widespread violence. The upcoming election is exacerbating tensions, with President Felix Tshisekedi stoking hostility towards neighboring Rwanda. The situation has led to a dire humanitarian crisis, with over half a million people fleeing their homes and facing food shortages, disease outbreaks, and sexual violence. Aid groups struggle to draw attention to the suffering in Congo, despite the scale of the crisis.