Congo River lies in the northern province Haut-Uele of DR Congo: There are at least four bridges on the Lulua river in the provice of Kasai of DR Congo: Angola - DR Congo border: Lower Congo (Matadi - Pioka): DR Congo - Congo Republic border: Upper Congo (Irebu - Ubundu): On the minor tributaries of the great Congo there are noumerous river crossings, which cannot be included here. Congo River The great Congo River (also spelled Kongo River and known as the Zaire River; ; ; ) is the second longest river in Africa, shorter only than the Nile, as well as
Poverty in Africa more saline as the Nile River previously provided it with most of its new fresh water influx. Corruption is also a major problem in the region, although it is certainly not universal or limited to Africa. Many native groups in Africa believe family relationships are more important than national identity, and people in authority often use nepotism and bribery for the benefit of their extended family group at the expense of their nations. To be fair, many corrupt governments often do better than authoritarian ones that replace them. Ethiopia is a good case study. Under Haile Selassie, corruption was rife