DRC: Electoral Commission shares budget troubles as cost estimated to soar 60%
Commission already postponed vote once as fears grow nation could plunge into chaos over new delay.
'The clock is ticking for the DRC and the world is watching'
There is just a fortnight left to prevent more violence, deaths and conflict, British diplomat warns.
Nearly all Congolese identify with Lucha youth movement as political crisis looms
DRC faces a fateful moment later this month when President Kabila is due to stand down.
DRC nears 'a bloody dictatorship' as Joseph Kabila's political opponents come under siege
IBTimes UK can reveal exclusive first-hand accounts of a campaign of fear and intimidation against the opposition.
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US has the power to stop the DRC from 'being the next Burundi and South Sudan'
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Opposition warns of 'insurrection' in DRC as President Kabila's term ends
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Burundi will soon be one of 'Africa's biggest refugee crises', says MSF
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UN urges peaceful transition to prevent chaos as DRC President Kabila's term ends
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DRC government takes radio stations off air and arrests journalists in effort to silence press
Radio Okapi and RFI off air since Saturday and journalists arrested on Monday in media crackdown.
Rwandan genocide suspect and FDLR commander Habyarimana Mucebo arrested in DRC
Mucebo wanted in Rwanda for alleged role in 1994 massacres of Tutsis and moderate Hutus.
DRC tensions run high amid general strike as opposition groups reject 'national dialogue'
France says a delay in holding elections is not the answer to the crisis.
Steady flow of Burundian refugees forcing border countries to increase capacity in camps
311,083 have fled Burundi's violence, which has left up to 2,000 people dead since April 2015.
EU was 'far too quiet about the repression and its implications for DRC's future', says rights group
EU 'should follow up with targeted sanctions to address the escalating crisis in DRC' claims Enough Project.
EU needs to impose targeted sanctions to prevent DRC from spiralling out of control, says HRW
European Parliament has also repeatedly called for the EU to implement targeted sanctions.
How DRC President Joseph Kabila is laying the foundations for a dictatorship
"Time is now of the essence. It's becoming our worst enemy. We don't have much time left," says ex-finance minister.
Why DRC wants troops loyal to South Sudan rebel leader Riek Machar out
People in North Kivu region fear rebels could behave like FDLR militants and start attacking civilians.
DRC: Presidential coalition expresses 'concerns' after UN places country under surveillance
The UN Human Rights Council decision comes after violence left up to 50 people dead during protest.
African grey parrot gets new protected status due to extinction fears
International trade in the birds has been banned.
DRC sanctions show US 'does not tolerate strongmen who hold on to power through violence'
Rights groups welcome US sanctions on Congolese security officials accused repressing freedoms of DRC people.
US imposes sanctions on DRC general and former police official to increase pressure on Kabila
The Treasury Department cracks down on Major General Gabriel Amisi Kumba and former senior police official John Numbi.
Bill Clinton's peace foundation calls on DRC to prevent 'manipulation of the Congolese law'
FBCP among groups protesting against organisations behind rights violations and killings.
Deadly fighting in DRC city of Kananga kills at least 13
Violence erupted between militia loyal to deceased tribal chief Kamwina Nsapu and Congo security forces.
Why DRC President Joseph Kabila must go after 15 years in power
'We can't take it anymore because if we go along with this, there's no hope for us,' says activist Bandi Mbubi.
DRC opposition leader Moise Katumbi accuses President Joseph Kabila of 'killing his own people'
Moise Katumbi's claim comes after 44 died in clashes between anti-government protesters and police.
Protesters demand UK government stop DRC President Joseph Kabila from pursuing third term
The demonstration aimed to pile pressure on the international community following deadly clashes.
DRC election talks suspended following violence and tear gas in Kinshasa
African Union claims the current tension in the capital Kinshasa did not allow for the dialogue to continue.
Pro-democracy Lucha activists aim to keep pressure on despite DRC protest deaths
Lucha movement calls for more demonstrations after dozens die in bid to get President Kabila to step down.
DRC: 'We thought things would be manageable but that's when we started hearing gunshots'
IBTimes UK speaks to a witness of the violence of 19 September in the DRC's capital Kinshasa
Photos of violent anti-Kabila protest in Democratic Republic of Congo
Anti-Kabila protest turns violent, killing at least 17 people including three policemen, one of whom was reportedly burned alive.
Policeman burnt alive and 14 civilians killed after protests turn violent in DRC
Protesters were demanding President Kabila's resignation.
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