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DR Congo police block entry to Tshisekedi inauguration

The security forces are patrolling the streets of the capital Continue reading the main story DR Congo Seeks Democracy No end to …

Congo’s Mende Ombalanga on France 24

Congo Election Results Raise ‘Serious Questions’

FROM CNS, STAFF AND OTHER SOURCES | DECEMBER 19, 2011 Preliminary election results showing incumbent Congolese President Joseph Kabila with the lead are “in …

Twenty-One Dead and Violence in Congo After Flawed Election

DR Congo Kamerhe angry at Supreme Court

Opposition lawyers in the Democratic Republic of Congo challenging the presidential election results says the Supreme Court is a “parody of justice”.

DR Congo Supreme Court declares Kabila winner

Joseph Kabila has been declared the official winner of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s presidential election by the country’s Supreme Court. It …

EU says DR Congo presidential election lacks transparency

By Cherice Chen Taiwan News, Staff Writer 2011-12-14 05:30 PM 1 2 Agence France-Presse () Supporters of incumbent President Joseph Kabila celebrates …

Beyond Elections in the Congo

Last week, millions of voters went to the polls in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The elections were only the third …

Congo’s Kamerhe withdraws call to annul elections

* Southern African SADC group gives poll thumbs-up * Carter Center cautious, says preparation inadequate * AU urges candidates to accept poll …

Notes From a Young American in Congo: The Election

By AMY ERNST Amy ErnstVoters waited to cast their ballots in rural Congo on November 28, 2011. “There is no government in …

DRC elections: money talks

In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), there are more than 18,000 candidates competing for 500 parliamentary seats, in the November 28 …

Congo civilians beaten for supporting opponents of president, says UN report

As elections approach, police are said to have targeted those who support candidates other than the incumbent, Joseph Kabila David Smith in …

La verite sur le soi-disant Kananbe Pere(Video)

Congo’s Kabila faces 10 opponents in November poll

1 of 1Full Size By Jonny Hogg KINSHASA (Reuters) – Democratic Republic of Congo’s President Joseph Kabila will face 10 candidates in …

Recette de pondu ou saka-saka(Cassava leaves)

DRC: Women politicians “key to promoting rights”

Photo: Aubrey Graham/IRIN More women are needed in politics to overcome the culture of impunity in the DRC, say activists (file photo) …

DR Congo police fire tear gas at opposition protesters

Police stopped demonstrators near the National Electoral Commission headquarters Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo have fired tear gas at opposition …

Norwegians ‘tried to escape DR. Congo prison’

KINSHASA — Two Norwegians sentenced to death last year for murder and spying in the Democratic Republic of Congo tried to escape …

UN distances itself from Congo smuggling case

By JUAKALI KAMBALE in KinshasaPosted Saturday, August 27 2011 at 19:05 The United Nations has moved to distance itself from the smuggling of Congo resources …

2 Norwegians sentenced to death in Congo attempt to break out of jail

By Associated Press, Published: August 26 KINSHASA, Congo — A Congolese prison official says that two Norwegians who have been condemned to death …