Protecting the forests of Virunga National Park in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo - home to endangered mountain gorillas - could be described as one of the toughest jobs on the planet.

Five rangers and their driver have been killed at the Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a spokesman says. The group was killed in an ambush by suspected rebels operating ...

Salonga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is Africa's largest protected forest park, covering an area the size of Switzerland. It is pristine, primary forest renowned for being ...

Park rangers undergo military-style training, including ambush tactics. Since the ethnic conflict in neighboring Rwanda spilled into Congo in 1994, rangers have faced a constant threat from ...

Two British tourists and a driver were kidnapped in Virunga National Park. A park ranger was also allegedly killed. KINSHASA, Congo (AP) - A Congo park spokesman says one guard has been killed and ...