Center for Global Christianity and Mission Records and resources of the history of missionary activity in Africa; from Boston University.

The Africa Guide A searchable map of African history and culture.

Wikipedia - The Democratic Republic of the Congo history and facts on the Congo.

The Congo - Fact from the CIA The Central Intelligence Agency's factbook on the Congo; facts on government and culture as well as American interest in the country.

Patrice Lumumba The wikipedia entry for Patrice Lumumba, the revolutionary leader of the Congo in the 1960's.

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