Congo

Congo accuses MTN Rwanda of illegally operating in rebel-held east, while a breakthrough ceasefire is reported with Rwanda-backed M23 rebels. Meanwhile, news emerges of Trump aides urging the sale of Congo lithium claims to a US company.

About Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a country in Central Africa facing significant challenges.

Insights

Congo mentions hit 13.3K which is 118% higher than it's daily average.
Congo sentiment is up 10.17% from the previous week.
Congo creators is up 74.6% from the previous week.
Congo engagements is up 86.51% from the previous week.
Congo mentions is up 102.31% from the previous week.
Congo posts created is up 176.72% from the previous week.

Engagements: [----------] (24h)

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[--] Week: [-----------] +87%
[--] Month: [-----------] -55%
[--] Months: [-------------] +27%
[--] Year: [-------------] +42%
1-Year High: [-----------] on 2025-11-23
1-Year Low: [---------] on 2025-04-16

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Mentions: [------] (24h)

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[--] Week: [------] +102%
[--] Month: [------] +4%
[--] Months: [-------] +54%
[--] Year: [-------] -2.40%
1-Year High: [------] on 2025-11-17
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-03-16

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Creators: [-----] (24h)

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Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Congo in the last [--] hours which is up 2% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours Daily Average: [-----]
[--] Week: [------] +75%
[--] Month: [------] -1.60%
[--] Months: [-------] +52%
[--] Year: [-------] +1%
1-Year High: [------] on 2025-11-17
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-03-16

The most influential creators that mention Congo in the last [--] hours

Creator	Rank	Followers	Posts	Engagements
@hakimcongolais	[--]	[---------]	[--]	[---------]
@tunemusicalmoments	[--]	[---------]	[-----]	[---------]
@BlessingGives	[--]	[-------]	[--]	[---------]
@congoelegancetv	[--]	[-------]	[--]	[-------]
@PoojaMedia	[--]	[-------]	[--]	[-------]
@omega_dieu_de_ying0	[--]	[-------]	[--]	[-------]
@fabsky98	[--]	[-------]	[--]	[-------]
@darcy_dnd_zibit	[--]	[---------]	[--]	[-------]
@phone_plus001	[--]	[-------]	[--]	[-------]
@patriarche	[--]	[-------]	[--]	[-------]

Sentiment: 75%

Sentiment Line Chart
Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: 75%
Daily Average: 65%
[--] Week: 65% +6%
[--] Month: 71% -8%
[--] Months: 71% +7%
[--] Year: 71% +21%
1-Year High: 90% on 2025-03-27
1-Year Low: 7% on 2025-03-10

Most Supportive Themes:

Cultural Expression and Music: (30%) Posts featuring Congolese music, artists, and cultural events, highlighting vibrant artistic expression.
Sports and Football: (25%) Discussions and updates related to Congolese football players, national teams, and international matches.
Economic Development and Investment: (20%) News and discussions about economic deals, investments, and resource extraction in Congo.

Most Critical Themes:

Violence and Conflict: (40%) Reports and discussions on ongoing violence, rebel activities, and attacks in various regions of Congo.
Humanitarian Crisis and Hunger: (35%) Information regarding the humanitarian crisis, including hunger, displacement, and the need for aid.
Political Instability and Corruption: (15%) News and commentary on political issues, corruption allegations, and governance challenges.

Top Congo News

Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours

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"Rwanda 'ready to fight' with DR Congo if necessary President Paul Kagame says - Tte tte - France [--] In an exclusive interview with FRANCE [--] Rwandan President Paul Kagame discussed the tense relations between his country and neighbouring DR Congo. He said Rwanda is "ready" to go to war with DR Congo"
News Link @France24_en 2026-02-16T17:59Z 445.4K followers, [---] engagements

"'M23 and Rwanda' to blame for latest violence in DR Congo: US senior adviser for Africa - Tte tte - France [--] In an interview with FRANCE [--] US Senior Adviser for Africa Massad Boulos blamed "the M23 and Rwanda" for the latest violence in DR Congo calling it a "serious breach" of the Washington accord signed"
News Link @France24_en 2026-02-16T14:38Z 445.4K followers, 17.6K engagements

"Floating cities of logs: can the lungs of Africa survive its exploitation Democratic Republic of the Congo The Guardian The Congo River basin is one of the planets most biodiverse ecosystems. But it is also home to a growing population and relentless trade in timber and charcoal"
News Link @guardian 2026-02-16T12:46Z 10.3M followers, [---] engagements

"Subscribe to read A giant LNG plant moored in the sea off Congo is a cutting-edge way of supplying Europe with energy"
News Link @FT 2026-02-15T12:41Z 6.4M followers, [----] engagements