Dan Snow's trip into the Democratic Republic of Congo will show the world that a country blessed with just about every natural resource available, somehow finds itself being one of the poorest nations on the planet.

The horrendous conditions of poverty, war and disease faced by the populations of Central Africa has given rise to bizarre and terrifying armed groups involved in barbarous and inhuman activities.

Tax authorities in Democratic Republic of Congo failed to account for more than $80 million in revenue from the country's mining sector.

A young soldier in Congo recounted the crimes that he and his comrades committed a few months back. The soldier said that he and twenty-four others got together a few months ago and said that they should rape 10 women each, and that is what they did.

Lewisburg - A team of researchers found a bat with a strong resemblance to a panda. The animal, the fifth recorded capture of the species, was discovered in South Sudan; it is distinct from other species of the same group and has been classified in a new genus.

The situation in the Central African Republic becomes more dire as thousands flee the widespread lawlessness that has followed the recent rebel victory.

Frances du Toit, the wife of Wynand, tells of their experiences in the Congo where they came with a group of farmers from South Africa at the invitation of the Congolese government.

For years the existence of the African forest elephant has been under threat and now an alarming new report shows just how endangered they are. The report says that the elephants face the threat of extinction and possibly within a decade.

An initiative aiming to relaunch legal mining in eastern Congo after an export suspension of conflict minerals will produce its first refined tin by the end of March 2013.

On Wednesday, Ben Affleck will testify before the House Armed Services Committee at a hearing on the evolving security situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the implications for U.S. security.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) acquitted Congolese warlord Mathieu Ngudjolo Chui of all charges of crimes against humanity and war crimes over his alleged role in planning the 2003 assault on Bogoro village in the mineral-rich Ituri province.

Doctors Without Borders announced that there has been a significant rise in the number of refugees in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) eastern province North Kivu, as a result of the fighting between governmental troops and the M23 rebels.

The Congolese government has managed to recapture the city of Goma, the capital of North Kivu in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), but the M23 rebels continue to pose a threat, as they remain in close proximity to the city.

The Democratic Republic of Congo's government has rejected the M23 rebels’ ultimatum to initiate direct negotiations and declared it would defend Goma, the de facto aid capital of the country’s war-torn east.

Justine Greening, the UK Secretary of State for International Development, announced on Friday that Great Britain will suspend all direct aid to the Ugandan government with immediate effect.

Uganda has dismissed the United Nations (UN) accusations that it is supporting the M23 rebels, fighting against the Congolese government in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since April, by ensuring weapons and other forms of assistance.

The rare tropical disease, Congo Fever, has killed its first victim. Congo fever is a zoonosis disease --- a disease found in animals that can infect humans.

The Hague - Congolese warlord Thomas Lubanga has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for using child soldiers in battle. Taking into account time already served, Lubanga will serve just 8 more years behind bars.

The group Invisible Children Inc. has gained global coverage because of their Kony 2012 campaign but in one African nation, their viral video is being met with anger.

There is no doubt that Uganda's Joseph Kony is a bad man. He's #1 on the ICC's most wanted people for global crimes against humanity. His name is on the tips of everyone's tongues because of a viral video, "Kony 2012, Stop At Nothing."