It has been the commercial capital of the northern Congo since the late 19th century.

It has been the major centre of the northern Congo since the late 19th century.

Jean-Pierre Bemba, head of one of two Ugandan-backed rebel factions, said his troops had come under heavy fire at Imesse, along the Oubangui River in northern Congo.

Sudan Sudan has reportedly helped Mr. Kabila several times, providing aircraft to bomb towns in rebel zones in northern Congo last year.

The northern Congo lowland forest ecosystem of the park is one of the most intact fauna habitats of its type in Africa.

From there, footpaths extend to Souanke in northern Congo.

Many still hide in a remote, lawless corner of northern Congo.

Our neighbors are equally terrified of Mobutu's soldiers and their opposition, the Sim-bas, whose reputation is stalking northern Congo like a lion itself.

The son, Jean-Pierre, is leading a rebel force in the forests of northern Congo whose aim is to march upon the capital here and overthrow the Government.

Sketchy reports began filtering out of the impassable jungles in northern Congo.