DRC

Authorities initially claimed shocking footage of army's summary executions of unarmed civilians was 'fake'.

Fears armed groups may be capitalising on political uncertainty to cause widespread instability.

Group was accused of being responsible for a series of murders, rapes and forced recruitment of children.

Footage appears to show army "summarily executing civilians, including women and children".

New footage appears to show army "summarily executing civilians, including women and children."

Local leaders urged for protection after ethnic Nande rebels attacked Hutu civilians in Rutshuru territory.

Central African Republic's new court will investige war crimes and crimes against humanity.

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.

More than 300,000 refugees, mostly from Burundi and DRC, are living in overstretched camps.

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.

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

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

How Obama prioritised security and trade over human rights and democracy on the African continent.

Economic diplomacy rendezvous offers an opportunity to assess French President Hollande's Africa policy.