Aljazeera iconAljazeeraAug 8, 2026

‘I’ve never been counted’: DR Congo’s first census in 42 years

For many Congolese, the census is about identity, recognition and finally being recorded by the state.

‘I’ve never been counted’: DR Congo’s first census in 42 years

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