As the 20th century draws to a close, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing one of the most troubled periods in its existence. In spite of the current critical situation prevailing in the country, music, theater and sports remain important to Congolese socio-cultural life. While in Kinshasa, you can visit night clubs, Cinemax, or Martyr stadium to experience the country's vitality. Despite the enormous potential provided by its abundant natural resources, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is one of the poorest countries in the world. The economy has significantly declined since the mid-1980s.
All economic indicators are poor.
However, with the new governmental effort, the Congolese people have hopes for an improved life. As you can imagine, the Congolese crisis is spawning instability across the continent, especially in the Central African Region. A regional development process can only be possible if peace is first established in this area. International Crisis Group NCN 2000 Congolese League for Peace African bushmeat Bushmeat is the name given to all edible species hunted in the forests. It includes deer, gorillas, chimpanzees, pangolins, elephants and even snakes.