The Congo River: Africa’s Untapped Powerhouse
The Congo River, flowing through Central Africa, holds the title of the deepest river in the world, reaching depths of over 220 meters (720 feet). It spans approximately 4,700 kilometers (2,920 miles), making it the second-longest river in Africa, after the Nile, and the ninth-longest in the world. Beyond its size, the Congo River possesses extraordinary hydroelectric potential, capable…