DRC

EXCLUSIVE: Interview with the UK Foreign and Commonwealth on the DRC's presidential elections.

Romil Patel Jan 23, 2016

IBTimes UK speaks with Panzi foundation on dangers to women and girls if political situation worsens in DRC.

Ludovica Iaccino Jan 23, 2016

Virunga is Africa's oldest national park and home to some of the last remaining gorillas.

Romil Patel Jan 20, 2016

Police blocked peaceful meetings to commemorate victims of last year's crackdown.

Elsa Buchanan Jan 20, 2016

The giraffes were part of the reason the national park they live in was awarded UNESCO protected status.

William Watkinson Jan 18, 2016

Five million people have restricted or uncertain access to adequate food.

Romil Patel Jan 12, 2016

The DRC's opposition parties will hold rallies demanding that Kabila steps down from power.

Romil Patel Jan 12, 2016

Over 170 Congolese and three foreign nationals were kidnapped in 35 separate incidents in east DRC in 2015.

Elsa Buchanan Dec 16, 2015

In 2015, over 175 people have been kidnapped - at times abused or raped - in eastern Congo.

Elsa Buchanan Dec 16, 2015

DRC's justice minister warns Rwanda to 'respond very clearly' to its arrest warrants.

Romil Patel Dec 11, 2015

Ntaganzwa is accused of orchestrating the killing of tens of thousands and has a $5m (£3.2m) bounty on his head.

Elsa Buchanan Dec 11, 2015

IBTimes UK reveals the names of people detained for speaking against DRC's government.

Elsa Buchanan Dec 10, 2015

DRC government asked to take 'urgent action' over political repression ahead of 2016 elections

Elsa Buchanan Dec 10, 2015

Government crackdown on political opposition could compromise the DRC's 2016 elections, the UN has warned.

Romil Patel Dec 09, 2015

Former Congo minister exclusively speaks to IBTImes UK about the future of the DRC.

Elsa Buchanan Dec 07, 2015

IBTimesUK speaks with Phil Clark from Soas university on human rights in DRC before presidential election.

Ludovica Iaccino Dec 05, 2015

Clashes between rebels and government forces leave several dead in latest violence in volatile region.

Ludovica Iaccino Nov 30, 2015

IBTimes UK takes a closer look at the social, political and economic factors in the DRC before the elections.

Ludovica Iaccino Nov 28, 2015

DRC government accused of persecuting political opponents and activists one year before presidential election.

Staff Reporter Nov 26, 2015

UN considering to move Monusco troops as it is not equipped enough to deal with violence in Burundi.

Ludovica Iaccino Nov 12, 2015

Likely successor says the president should not be pursued after his mandate expires.

Romil Patel Nov 12, 2015

A deferral of elections is likely to stoke tensions further in the country, which has seen violence against opponents to President Kabila.

Staff Reporter Nov 01, 2015

A taxi driver set himself on fire amid rising 'police harassment' in DRC's Katanga region.

Elsa Buchanan Oct 30, 2015

Efforts to protect civilians in DRC's eastern North Kivu region have resulted in the rise of militias.

Elsa Buchanan Oct 30, 2015

Paul Kagame could be the president of Rwanda until 2034.

Romil Patel Oct 29, 2015

Regions of the DRC are still at the mercy of armed groups and the Congolese armed forces.

Elsa Buchanan Oct 29, 2015

FARDC has been accused by human rights groups of involvement in criminal activities.

Elsa Buchanan Oct 29, 2015

Thomas Lubanga Dyilo founded Union des Patriotes Congolais (UPC) and was commander of FPLC.

Elsa Buchanan Oct 29, 2015

The FRPI and its off-shoot FPJC have been an active armed militia and political party in DRC's north-eastern region.

Elsa Buchanan Oct 29, 2015

Raia Mutomboki started operating in 2011 as self-defence militias in response to attacks by the FDLR.

Elsa Buchanan Oct 29, 2015