Islam in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Islam in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Islam in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is not a recent phenomenon, as it has been present within the area since the 18th century, when Arab traders from East Africa pushed into the interior for ivory-trading purposes. Today, Muslims constitute approximately 10% of the Congolese population. [ [https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/cg.html CIA - The World Factbook - Congo, Democratic Republic of the ] ] [ [http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2823.htm Congo (Kinshasa) (01/08) ] ]

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