DRC

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

Elsa Buchanan Feb 21, 2017

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

Elsa Buchanan Feb 20, 2017

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

Elsa Buchanan Feb 20, 2017

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

Elsa Buchanan Feb 17, 2017

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

Elsa Buchanan Feb 17, 2017

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

Elsa Buchanan Feb 16, 2017

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

Elsa Buchanan Feb 16, 2017

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

Elsa Buchanan Feb 14, 2017

Secessionist group is banned by the Congolese authorities.

Elsa Buchanan Feb 14, 2017

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

Elsa Buchanan Feb 10, 2017

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

Elsa Buchanan Feb 10, 2017

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

Elsa Buchanan Feb 07, 2017

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

Elsa Buchanan Feb 03, 2017

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

Elsa Buchanan Feb 02, 2017

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

Elsa Buchanan Feb 02, 2017

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

Romil Patel Feb 01, 2017

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

Elsa Buchanan Feb 01, 2017

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

Elsa Buchanan Jan 30, 2017

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

Elsa Buchanan Jan 30, 2017

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

Elsa Buchanan Jan 30, 2017

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

Elsa Buchanan Jan 26, 2017

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

Elsa Buchanan Jan 25, 2017

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

Elsa Buchanan Jan 24, 2017

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

Elsa Buchanan Jan 23, 2017

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

Elsa Buchanan Jan 20, 2017

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

Elsa Buchanan Jan 14, 2017

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

Elsa Buchanan Jan 13, 2017

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

Martha Henriques Jan 11, 2017

New report accuses City firm of corrupt practices across Africa.

Elsa Buchanan Jan 09, 2017

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

Elsa Buchanan Jan 05, 2017