The BBC recently released a new video that looks at what went wrong in the Democratic Republic of Congo and how this history, as well as the present, continue to inhibit what could be one of the world’s wealthiest countries from flourishing. For Congo Initiative, this is just another reminder why we believe our work is so crucial for the people of Congo.

The Democratic Republic of Congo should be one of the wealthiest countries in the world. The BBC’s Africa Editor Fergal Keane looks at what went wrong. Producers: Charlotte Pamment and Piers Scholfield Graphics: Ian Paul Joyce