Joseph Kabila

House of Commons committee highlights need to tackle outbreaks of violence and political stalemate.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

CENCO hopes for political agreement as risks of political instability and violence grow.

A deal between President Joseph Kabila and the opposition hangs in the balance.

Activists fear political instability and more deaths as President Joseph Kabila remains entrenched.

Deal reached following deadly anti-government protests calling incumbent leader to step down.

People in Western nations need to urge their leaders to act on the violence.

'We can't go on like nothing is happening,' said French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault.

18 Lucha activists were arrested by police during a peaceful demonstration in Goma.

US, EU sanctions against top Congolese security officials said to be 'useless' as crackdown on protests deepens.

Raphael Katebe Katoto tells IBTimes UK as situation deteriorates due to 'the population taking charge'.

Lucha activist tells IBTimes UK of fears as youths 'form groups' to protest against President Kabila using violence.

Chantale Ramazani Wazuri tells IBTimes UK how 'institutions are instrumentalised by the executive power'.

Prime Minister Samy Badibanga names new interim government five minutes before deadline for Kabila to step down.

Demonstrators in Kalamu, Matete and Lingwala districts blew whistles to signal to Kabila that it was time to leave.

'The regime is arresting and kidnapping people and leaders from the opposition,' one opponent said.

Save the Congo slams Kabila's decision to 'illegally' cling to power beyond his last constitutional mandate.

As Kabila's final term expires today, adviser Michael Sakombi claims he will 'respect the Constitution'.

US says DRC situation is 'potentially explosive' since 'efforts to work out an acceptable transition failed'.