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Deanism?

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The infobox describes the country’s system of government as Deanism, but this seems to be a typo or error of some kind. A Google search shows that the term “Deanism” (from the Latin root word Dea, not the name Dean) is sometimes used to mean modern forms of goddess worship, but that wouldn’t be applicable to a system of government. Perhaps an editor messed up that section by mistake, or perhaps it was vandalism.LonelyBoy2012 (talk) 02:41, 16 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

That was vandalism yesterday, now removed. CMD (talk) 03:01, 16 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

North West Congo and Congo

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The solution between the two Congo states would be like Sudan: the smaller country in Sudan's geographical area is South Sudan (officially the Republic of South Sudan) and clearly the larger country Sudan (officially the Republic of Sudan). Of course, something similar should be agreed between the Republic of the Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, i.e. the Republic of the Congo would become North West Congo (officially the Republic of North West Congo, without "the") and the DT of the Congo would become Congo (officially the Republic of Congo, without "the" and no longer a communist-style "democratic republic").

Finally: the Congo's geographical area also includes the former Portuguese and current Angolan Congo, Cabinda Province.

2001:999:480:CCFC:45AA:2A40:AA83:7178 (talk) 15:50, 13 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Proposal to Use ‘Congo’ Instead of ‘Republic of the Congo’ name in every instance

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I would like to open a discussion on simplifying the naming convention used on this page by referring to the Republic of the Congo simply as ‘Congo’ where appropriate. This aligns with common usage and helps reduce unnecessary formalism without sacrificing clarity.

Both ‘Congo’ and ‘DR Congo’ are widely recognized as the official and common names for the Republic of the Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, respectively. This is reflected in their ISO country codes: CG for the Republic of the Congo, and CD for the Democratic Republic of the Congo. These distinctions are already well-established internationally and are used in various contexts, including major sporting events and political discussions.

For example, during international competitions like the FIFA World Cup, the Africa Cup of Nations, and the Olympics, these countries are commonly referred to as ‘Congo’ (CG) and ‘DR Congo’ (CD), without any confusion. Similarly, international organizations like the United Nations and the African Union, and even media outlets, often use ‘Congo’ and ‘DR Congo’ in reporting and official documents to distinguish the two nations.

Moreover, the practice of using simpler forms of country names is consistent across the world. Countries like the ‘French Republic’ is most commonly referred to as simply ‘France,’ and the ‘Republic of Niger’ is known simply as ‘Niger’, the United States of America are referred to simply as ‘United States,’ and ‘United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland’ is usually just ‘United Kingdom’ or ‘UK’. Using ‘Congo’ where context makes it clear is consistent with this practice and would enhance readability for a global audience.

Maintaining the full ‘Republic of the Congo’ name in every instance can overcomplicate the text without adding clarity, especially since most readers will understand which country is being referred to from the context or by the use of ‘DR Congo’ for its counterpart.

This approach is already accepted in international media, sports, and geopolitical discussions, and it helps streamline communication. I believe implementing this change will benefit readability and keep the distinction clear.

I look forward to hearing your thoughts and community’sfeedback on this proposal. Yufula (talk) 15:40, 23 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Proposal to Move “Republic of the Congo” Article to “Congo”

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We would like to propose moving the article titled Republic of the Congo to Congo. This change aims to reflect common usage, align with Wikipedia’s naming conventions, and improve navigation for readers.

1. Justification.

1.1. Aligning with Common Usage: The Republic of the Congo is commonly referred to as “Congo” in international contexts.

Renaming the Republic of the Congo article to Congo would reflect how the country is known in reliable sources and everyday usage.

1.2. Consistency with Wikipedia’s Naming Conventions: According to Wikipedia:Article titles, article titles should be concise, recognizable, and commonly used.

The guidelines suggest using the most common name of a subject, which in this case is “Congo”.

1.3. Precedent with Similar Country Names: Applying this approach, we can have Congo for the Republic of the Congo and Democratic Republic of the Congo for its neighbor.

1.4. Improving User Navigation: Users searching for “Congo” are more likely seeking information on the Republic of the Congo.

Moving the article to Congo will help direct users to the primary topic more efficiently.

2. Proposed Actions.

2.1. Move the Disambiguation Page: Rename the current disambiguation page Congo to Congo (disambiguation).

2.2. Rename the Article: Move Republic of the Congo to Congo.

2.3. Add Hatnotes for Clarity: Include hatnotes at the top of the Congo article to guide readers to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the disambiguation page if needed. For example:

This article is about the country in Central Africa. For the neighboring country, see Democratic Republic of the Congo. For other uses, see Congo (disambiguation).

3. Addressing Potential Concerns.

3.1. Ambiguity: With appropriate hatnotes and the disambiguation page at Congo (disambiguation), readers can easily find other uses of the term “Congo”.

This approach aligns with Wikipedia’s standard practice for primary topics and disambiguation.

3.2. Existing Links and Redirects: Create a redirect from Republic of the Congo to Congo to ensure existing links remain functional.

Over time, update links in other articles to point directly to Congo.

4. Conclusion.

Moving the article to Congo reflects common usage and improves navigation. This change aligns with Wikipedia’s guidelines and enhances the encyclopedia’s usability.

We welcome feedback and discussion on this proposal.

5. References.

Similar Cases on Wikipedia:

The discussion above is open. Please add your comments below. No further edits should be made to this section.
Yufula (talk) 05:45, 16 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
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