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Disturbing details emerge following discovery of eight mass graves in DRC's Kasaï-Central
Kasaï Central is plagued by deadly violence between the security forces and a local militia, Kamwina Nsapu.
Rights group urges ICC to open probe into crimes allegedly linked to DRC President Kabila
APRODEC chairman speaks to IBTImes UK about new complaint filed at the ICC against Kabila.
US and Swedish UN experts kidnapped in DRC were investigating 'executions'
Probe follows footage seemingly showing soldiers shooting at civilians during a counterinsurgency operation.
DRC bishops hopeful political peace talks entering last phase as negotiations resume today
Failings to ensure first peaceful transition of power in DRC could spark rise of insecurity and instability.
DRC North Kivu Mugunga III camp: Dozens of displaced families not receiving assistance
Displaced people say they expect more families to arrive because rebels 'continue to kill people'.
Pope Francis sends strong political message by cancelling visit to DRC
The Pontiff was expected to meet controversial President Kabila during a visit this summer.
Congolese army clashes with Kamwina Nsapu militiamen in Kasaï-Central province
Local militia group is said to be avenging death of leader by carrying out attacks in region.
DRC gets Debout Congolaises!, a new 'feminist' web magazine to promote women's rights
Magazine a novelty in a country where women and girls suffer disproportionately from high rates of violence.
DRC President Kabila 'blocking peaceful handover' claims opponent Moise Katumbi
Katumbi, in exile, claims Kabila will block the implementation of 31 December power-sharing deal.
Two UN experts 'abducted' in DRC's restive Kasaï region
American and Swedish UN investigators kidnapped by unidentified men with drivers and interpret.
DRC government investigating mass graves in Kasaï province says spokesman
UN top official urges Security Council to establish a commission of inquiry on violence against civilians.
DRC's Kasaï-Oriental province requires emergency assistance for 600,000 says UN
Province is plagued by deadly violence between the Congolese army and local militia group Kamwina Nsapu.
Hutu exodus surges in DRC's North Kivu after Maï-Maï 'threaten' with new massacre
In November 2016, 30 people were killed in a Maï-Maï Mazembe attack in the Lubero territory.
EU threatens sanctions on DRC leaders and police over human rights violations
Crisis in DRC can only be resolved by the rapid implementation of 31 December power-sharing deal, EU says.
Number of Congolese armed forces convicted of sexual violence stands at 454 for 2016
Out of a total 519 registered victims, 399 were reported as minors.
DRC's opposition coalition Rassemblement divided over new leadership
Felix Tshisekedi and former minister Pierre Lumbi have taken up presidency posts in main coalition.
DRC security forces launch assault on Bundu Dia Kongo separatist leader's residence
Né Mwanda Nsémi is accused of ordering his followers to bring down the government.
Glencore paid $75m mining royalties destined to DRC's state company to Israeli billionaire instead
Following a Global Witness investigation, Glencore admitted to having paid Dan Gertler's subsidiary.
DRC's opposition coalition Rassemblement names successors to late leader Etienne Tshisekedi
Son Felix Tshisekedi and former minister Pierre Lumbi take up presidency posts in main coalition.
'We are ready for war' – Burundi's rebel groups and how they plan to topple President Nkurunziza
IBTimes UK speaks to a leading figure within the armed rebellion active inside the country.
22 dead in clashes between army and M23 rebels in DRC since January says official
Group was accused of being responsible for a series of murders, rapes and forced recruitment of children.
DRC security forces killed 40 protesters in two weeks as Kabila was due to stand-down, says UN
Damning new report reveals that at least 917 people were arrested between 15 and 31 December 2016.
UK select committee says DFID to ensure resources are available for successful DRC elections
House of Commons committee highlights need to tackle outbreaks of violence and political stalemate.
Congo government makes U-turn and opens probe into footage of DRC 'massacre'
Authorities initially claimed shocking footage of army's summary executions of unarmed civilians was 'fake'.
'Dismay' as churches and Catholic schools attacked by unidentified men in DRC
Fears armed groups may be capitalising on political uncertainty to cause widespread instability.
'Revival' of Congo's M23 rebellion after fighters clash with army in neighbouring Uganda
Group was accused of being responsible for a series of murders, rapes and forced recruitment of children.
Footage of DRC 'massacre' is fake says government as new videos emerge
Footage appears to show army "summarily executing civilians, including women and children".
Shocking footage of DRC troops allegedly killing civilians – 'Look, they are dying'
New footage appears to show army "summarily executing civilians, including women and children."
27 killed in DRC after Maï-Maï fighters target Hutu civilians in North Kivu
Local leaders urged for protection after ethnic Nande rebels attacked Hutu civilians in Rutshuru territory.
Who is Toussaint Muntazini Mukimapa, new prosecutor for CAR's Special Criminal Court?
Central African Republic's new court will investige war crimes and crimes against humanity.