Despite the ongoing civil war in the DRC, Internet access is possible in the capital of Kinshasa and in Lubumbashi. Various political parties have taken to the web to advance their viewpoints and a surprising number of businesses are using the web as a marketing tool.
Web country code: cd

general | politics | business | culture

Congo Online
French-language portal site.

Congo Pages
http://www.congo-pages.org
An introduction to Congolese life and culture.

Inter-Connect
http://www.ic.cd/
An ISP's web site offering a directory of local business sites.

UN Permanent Mission
A history of the country's conflict, news updates and map.

Union for Democracy and Social Progress
http://www.udps.org
Web site of the political party led by Etienne Tshisekedi. In English and French.

Rally For A New Society
http://www.congozaire.org/
Political party web site.

Congolese Rally for Democracy-Liberation Movement
http://www.congorcd.org/
Political party web site, with a selection of political documents and commentaries.

Congo Finance
http://www.congofinance.com/
A rather surprising guide to investment opportunities in the DRC, with news updates, an economic profile, a directory of Congolese companies, and handy tips for the business traveller.

Congo Cookbook
http://www.congocookbook.com/
A selection of traditional recipes.
* This site now has its own domain name.