DRC

Total of 40 mass graves now found in area ravaged by clashes between Kamuina Nsapu militia and army.

Colonel Palanga Nawej replaced controversial General Celestin Kanyama, who was sacked this week.

Army now ''controls'' area where over 1,150 people have been killed and kidnapped by armed groups.

After PM came to power, many fear that a ban on demonstrations all over DRC will ignite violence.

Tshibala's appointment comes after Samy Badibanga resigned on 6 April.

Kabila "could either tame tensions or trigger an explosion" says Vava Tampa at Save The Congo.

Priests fled after unidentified militiamen attacked buildings belonging to the Catholic church in Luebo town.

400 people have died in ongoing violence between Kamwuina Nsapu militia and security forces.

Military operation under way in Kananga city to dislodge suspected Kamuina Nsapu militiamen.

Reduction comes against backdrop of clashes between rebel factions and political turmoil.

Rebecca spent months in jail for her political activism with the LUCHA pro-democracy movement.

Bodies of Michael Sharp, Zaida Catalan and interpreter Betu Tshintela were found in a shallow grave.

Bodies of Michael Sharp, Zaida Catalan and interpreter Betu Tshintela were found in a shallow grave.

US 'concerned' after breakdown of talks between President Joseph Kabila's allies and the opposition.

The UN investigators, who were probing human rights violations in DRC, had been missing since 12 March.

Michael Sharp and Zaida Catalan were looking into claims that security forces 'executed' civilians.

Caucasian bodies of 'one male, one female' could be missing Michael Sharp and Zaida Catalan says father.

Machete attack attributed to a local militia, Kamuina Nsapu, seeking to avenge killing of its leader.

FIDH report documents the deterioration of the security situation in the country since summer 2016.

The signing of an arrangement to allow for the implementation of political accord is expected today.

Michael Sharp and Zaida Catalan were kidnapped as they investigated reports of human rights violation.