DRC

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Paul Kagame could be the president of Rwanda until 2034.

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

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

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

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

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

LRA was founded by Alice Lakwena to fight for the interests of the Acholi people.