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A tropical peatland the size of England has just been discovered after hiding in plain sight
The enormous Cuvette Centrale peatland holds about 30 billion tonnes of carbon.
London is the hub of 'bribery in its purest form' in African mining deals
New report accuses City firm of corrupt practices across Africa.
DRC: Bishops optimistic political agreement will soon be ratified by all for 2017 elections
Fears remain political actors may not all back deal paving way for DRC's 2017 elections.
DRC: Lingering fears that new political agreement could fall through
Deal was aimed at stemming the violence that followed President Kabila's refusal to relinquish the presidency.
Congo-Brazzaville: Is corruption at the epicentre of Africa's 'forgotten' deadly crisis?
"This Congolese crisis is forgotten for financial reasons, due to international corruption," activist tells IBTimes UK.
Can Joseph Kabila and DRC's main opposition agree to sign a historic power sharing agreement?
CENCO hopes for political agreement as risks of political instability and violence grow.
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DRC opposition MP Franck Diongo sentenced to 5 years in prison
Diongo was found guilty of illegally detaining 3 soldiers during a protest last week.
Is DRC on the brink of war? Five scenarios for what could happen next
A deal between President Joseph Kabila and the opposition hangs in the balance.
DRC Christmas weekend massacres leave dozens dead in gun and machete attacks
Activists fear political instability and more deaths as President Joseph Kabila remains entrenched.
Kabila to stay in power for one more year in unexpected deal with Congo leaders
Deal reached following deadly anti-government protests calling incumbent leader to step down.
The US and Europe cannot ignore the DRC – Joseph Kabila must be forced to stand down
People in Western nations need to urge their leaders to act on the violence.
Amid a rising death toll, global powers react as Kabila refuses to stand down from power
'We can't go on like nothing is happening,' said French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault.
Intimidation, arrests, and killings won't stop us claim DRC pro-democracy activists
18 Lucha activists were arrested by police during a peaceful demonstration in Goma.
Death toll rises as DRC opposition MP Franck Diongo arrested and 'tortured' in election crisis
US, EU sanctions against top Congolese security officials said to be 'useless' as crackdown on protests deepens.
The DRC has become a 'powder keg' as angry protesters roar at Joseph Kabila to go
UK and Belgium say they will have to re-evaluate their relationships with the vast African nation.
'No peaceful solution' to DRC crisis warns leader of opposition coalition Le Rassemblement
Raphael Katebe Katoto tells IBTimes UK as situation deteriorates due to 'the population taking charge'.
DRC: Civilians arrested 'simply for wearing red clothes' as Congolese speak of frustration
Lucha activist tells IBTimes UK of fears as youths 'form groups' to protest against President Kabila using violence.
'I escaped. I didn't wait to be killed,' says DRC judge who was 'forced' to sentence Moise Katumbi
Chantale Ramazani Wazuri tells IBTimes UK how 'institutions are instrumentalised by the executive power'.
Fears of violence in DRC as Kabila stays in power past deadline and formalises new government
Prime Minister Samy Badibanga names new interim government five minutes before deadline for Kabila to step down.
Gunshots heard in Kinshasa as Congolese protesters demand President Kabila to step down
Demonstrators in Kalamu, Matete and Lingwala districts blew whistles to signal to Kabila that it was time to leave.
As Kabila deadline looms, tensions remain high in DRC amid a heavy military and police presence
'The regime is arresting and kidnapping people and leaders from the opposition,' one opponent said.
EU and US should impose sanctions on DRC President Kabila and his family, rights group urges
Save the Congo slams Kabila's decision to 'illegally' cling to power beyond his last constitutional mandate.
DRC President Kabila 'will not do anything that is unconstitutional', says top adviser
As Kabila's final term expires today, adviser Michael Sakombi claims he will 'respect the Constitution'.
DRC President Kabila is 'unnecessarily flirting with disaster' warns US envoy
US says DRC situation is 'potentially explosive' since 'efforts to work out an acceptable transition failed'.
DRC President Kabila could 'capitalise' on Donald Trump's weak foreign policy in Africa
US political transition may disrupt engagement on DRC as potential for violence remains high.
DRC activists vow to carry out revolution 'with or without social networks'
With just days to go before Kabila's final term expires, authorities announced blocking of social networks.
If President Kabila remains in power, the DRC faces dire insecurity and rapid economic decline
With just days to go before Kabila's final term expires, what are the consequences of a prolonged rule?
DRC's powerful Catholic church sides with Congolese people who want political change
IBTimes UK exclusively speaks to the Church's commission hoping to prevent much feared bloodshed.
UN mission to DRC transporting South Sudanese fighters attacked by local people amid rising tensions
Residents in North Kivu region fear fighters could commit human rights violations and attack civilians.
EU sanctions seven DRC security officials responsible for deadly violence
US follows suit by imposing sanctions on two officials.