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Congo - KinshasaHistorical photo of Cape to Cairo railway line in Congo
A historical lantern slide shows a steam locomotive on the never-completed Cape to Cairo railway line in Congo, dating from between 1900 and 1915.
Background
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has a complex history marked by colonial exploitation and internal conflicts. Infrastructure development, often linked to resource extraction, has been a recurring theme, with many ambitious projects remaining incomplete. Today, the DRC faces ongoing humanitarian crises, including hunger and disease outbreaks.
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