Democratic Republic of Congo

Failings to ensure first peaceful transition of power in DRC could spark rise of insecurity and instability.

Negotiation deal may be strained after Kabila government says it can not mobilise £1.5bn for polls.

Dormant for years, the secessionist sect from Kongo-Central region has taken up arms again.

Concerns over high death toll and disproportionate use of force against Kamuina Nsapu militia in Kasai.

Secessionist group is banned by the Congolese authorities.

Human Rights Watch warns reversing Dodd-Frank Rule could benefit abusive armed groups such as ADF.

Plans to return Tshisekedi's body from Belgium and burial arrangements causing a stir.

IBTimes UK hears from civil society leaders and survivors about growing "Islamic terrorism" in DRC's east.

IBTimes UK meets refugee and rape survivor Clarisse, who uses massage therapy to heal herself and others.

State governor signing the bill to help quell militia violence and abuses linked to illicit mining.

'Sad', 'distraught', but vowing to continue his fight, Congolese mourn the 'Father of Congolese democracy'.

Octogenarian was set to take the top spot in a transitional council paving the way for Joseph Kabila's exit.

Clashes between army and infamous General Sultani Makenga confirm M23 revival in the country.

Trial verdict of three peaceful Lucha activists is expected on 1 February in Goma, DRC.

Four dead and five injured in what military sources say was a crash while chasing fighters from the former rebel group.

Alarming new data mirrors stifling of civil liberties and resurgent rebels.

IBTimes UK told of fears for the lives of 150 suspected Burundian rebels facing deportation from DRC.

Tshisekedi is expected to head a transitional body as part of a power-sharing deal to prevent violence.

Some 180 Congolese fighters fled disarmament camps in Uganda where they were confined since 2013 defeat.

The enormous Cuvette Centrale peatland holds about 30 billion tonnes of carbon.

Fears remain political actors may not all back deal paving way for DRC's 2017 elections.

Deal was aimed at stemming the violence that followed President Kabila's refusal to relinquish the presidency.

Deal reached following deadly anti-government protests calling incumbent leader to step down.

18 Lucha activists were arrested by police during a peaceful demonstration in Goma.

Lucha activist tells IBTimes UK of fears as youths 'form groups' to protest against President Kabila using violence.

Prime Minister Samy Badibanga names new interim government five minutes before deadline for Kabila to step down.

Demonstrators in Kalamu, Matete and Lingwala districts blew whistles to signal to Kabila that it was time to leave.

US political transition may disrupt engagement on DRC as potential for violence remains high.

Commission already postponed vote once as fears grow nation could plunge into chaos over new delay.

There is just a fortnight left to prevent more violence, deaths and conflict, British diplomat warns.