Democratic Republic of Congo on 'pleading mission' after US threatens to impose sanctions
Senior adviser to President Joseph Kabila said sanction would hurt the election process and DRC's first peaceful transition of power.
Bloodshed fears as DRC braces for strike over President Kabila's delay in stepping down
Police show of force is aimed at discouraging people from protesting over presidential poll delay, says opposition.
Congolese 'Terminator' warlord on hunger strike over prison conditions during war crimes trial
Bosco Ntaganda is "ready to die" the International Criminal Court is told.
DRC: Presidential elections before local ones are non-negotiable, opposition tells Kabila
Local before presidential elections are a 'way of gaining a new mandate, without holding elections'.
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'Clean up' artisanal mining sector in South Kivu, DRC minister warns after gold rush exposé
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DRC releases high-profile political prisoners, sparking scenes of jubilation
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South Sudan government: Peace agreement about country's fate, not about Riek Machar
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Pope Francis slams 'shameful silence' of international community on Beni massacres in DRC
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DRC: Beni residents urged to become vigilantes after over 40 killed in massacre
At least 45 people including children were killed with axes and machetes in Beni on 13 August.
DRC: US veteran Darryl Lewis accused of being 'mercenary' sues Congolese officials for 'torture'
DRC regime accused Katumbi of hiring 600 US mercenaries in plot to destabilise President Kabila
DRC opposition leader Moise Katumbi will return despite regime barring his plane from landing
Katumbi's brother Raphael Katebe Katoto says he will attempt to return no matter what.
DRC: Opposition bloc 'Rassemblement' repeats call for new dialogue facilitator
Opposition claims Togolese mediation leader Edem Kodjo has too many ties with President Joseph Kabila.
DRC opposition chief warns Joseph Kabila not to cross the 'red line' as masses demand elections
Tens of thousands of protesters gather to tell Kabila to step down at the end of his second mandate.
Etienne Tshisekedi's opposition eyes 'transitional government' if Kinshasa fails to call elections
Electoral Commission supposed to call presidential elections on 19 September.
DRC opposition leader Moise Katumbi appeals to UN over safety fears during return, says brother
Security services deny pressuring judge into convicting Katumbi, and warn his sentence still holds.
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DRC: Children allegedly associated with armed groups detained in 'appalling conditions', say HRW
Minors detained by DRC security forces having been accused of belonging to rebel groups.
DRC government arrests pro-democracy activists over banners demanding respect for constitution
Activists reportedly held banners calling for President Kabila to step down after his two-term limit ends.
DRC opposition leader Moise Katumbi will return to Kinshasa on 30 July, says brother
EXCLUSIVE: Brother Raphael Katebe Katoto says Moise Katumbi will defy warrant for his arrest in DRC.
DRC: Moise Katumbi adviser warns of 'confrontations' as leader threatened with arrest if he returns
EXCLUSIVE: Tensions are high in country where conditions for political dialogue 'are not met'.
Veteran music star Koffi Olomide held in Kinshasa following 'assault' allegations
UPDATE: Rumba star to spend three months in jail in Kinshasa after 'assault' charge
DRC: Six Lucha activists face 'forcible removal' from prison after rejecting presidential pardon
The group asked not to be released in solidarity with other prisoners of conscience currently detained
DRC: UNC party's Jean-Bertrand Ewanga and Vital Kamerhe appear united after Genval crisis
UNC heavyweights Ewanga and Claudel Lubaya criticised for appearing at Congolese talks without UNC approval.
How did a gold rush in eastern DRC leave life unchanged for its people?
Chinese-owned mining company accused of smuggling up to $17m of gold out of the country.
DRC bishops warn President Kabila not to sacrifice 80m people 'on altar of politicians' interests'
'Blocking the electoral process risks plunging the country into chaos,' warned Father Leonard Santedi.
Former DRC warlord and vice-president Jean-Pierre Bemba jailed for 18 years by ICC
Bemba received an 18-year jail term for atrocities committed by his troops which include murder, rape and pillaging in neighbouring Central African Republic (CAR) between 2002 and 2003.
World Refugee Day: Hundreds gather in Nairobi to stand in solidarity with forced migrants
IBTimes UK attended celebrations in the capital's Kayole suburb as refugees performed traditional dances.
UK 'poised' to spend £17m on DRC elections but warns Kinshasa must hold free and fair vote
UK's Special Envoy to Great Lakes region, Danae Dholakia, speaks to IBTimes UK on DRC elections.
DRC opposition rallies around new Rassemblement platform 'to get rid of you know who'
DRC opposition parties form a new alliance known as 'Rassemblement' to oust President Joseph Kabila.
DRC opposition gathers in historic Brussels meeting to muster momentum for ousting Joseph Kabila
'Conclave' was launched by octogenarian Etienne Tshisekedi, leader of the UDPS.
Jailed activists branded 'terrorists' by DRC regime are bringing humanity back to Congo's prisons
Dozens of pro-democracy activists have been arrested, trialled and sentenced to long prison sentences in a politically-motivated campaign to silence dissents in the resource-rich nation.
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