Joseph Kabila

With just days to go before Kabila's final term expires, authorities announced blocking of social networks.

Elsa Buchanan Dec 15, 2016

With just days to go before Kabila's final term expires, what are the consequences of a prolonged rule?

Anthony W. Gambino Dec 14, 2016

IBTimes UK exclusively speaks to the Church's commission hoping to prevent much feared bloodshed.

Elsa Buchanan Dec 13, 2016

Mwando Nsimba died from food poisoning on 12 December, his son revealed.

Elsa Buchanan Dec 13, 2016

Unless there is an easy way out the president will almost be 'forced to stay' says Pragmora think tank

Elsa Buchanan Dec 12, 2016

Commission already postponed vote once as fears grow nation could plunge into chaos over new delay.

Elsa Buchanan Dec 07, 2016

DRC faces a fateful moment later this month when President Kabila is due to stand down.

Elsa Buchanan Dec 06, 2016

Mining magnate Gertler is a close friend of Congolese president Joseph Kabila.

Elsa Buchanan Dec 05, 2016

IBTimes UK can reveal exclusive first-hand accounts of a campaign of fear and intimidation against the opposition.

Romil Patel Dec 02, 2016

Read Congolese activist Fred Bauma's testimony to the United States Congress in full.

Elsa Buchanan Nov 29, 2016

Politician Raphael Katebe Katoto tells IBTImes UK Congolese will not accept new transition government.

Elsa Buchanan Nov 22, 2016

IBTimes UK looks at candidates for the DRC's transitional government with Azarias Ruberwa favoured for PM.

Elsa Buchanan Nov 15, 2016

UN delegation told President Kabila 'a third term has not been considered as a solution to the crisis'.

Elsa Buchanan Nov 14, 2016

Radio Okapi and RFI off air since Saturday and journalists arrested on Monday in media crackdown.

Elsa Buchanan Nov 08, 2016

LUCHA activists were calling on African leaders to 'listen to the voice of the Congolese people'.

Elsa Buchanan Oct 21, 2016

France says a delay in holding elections is not the answer to the crisis.

Elsa Buchanan Oct 19, 2016

EU 'should follow up with targeted sanctions to address the escalating crisis in DRC' claims Enough Project.

Elsa Buchanan Oct 17, 2016

Local rights group fears the militia leader might have received an amnesty in a deal to turn himself in.

Elsa Buchanan Oct 13, 2016

European Parliament has also repeatedly called for the EU to implement targeted sanctions.

Elsa Buchanan Oct 13, 2016

"Time is now of the essence. It's becoming our worst enemy. We don't have much time left," says ex-finance minister.

Romil Patel Oct 06, 2016

Government claims presence of 750 troops in North Kivu province raises security concerns.

Ludovica Iaccino Oct 04, 2016

The UN Human Rights Council decision comes after violence left up to 50 people dead during protest.

Elsa Buchanan Oct 03, 2016

Rights groups welcome US sanctions on Congolese security officials accused repressing freedoms of DRC people.

Elsa Buchanan Sep 29, 2016

The Treasury Department cracks down on Major General Gabriel Amisi Kumba and former senior police official John Numbi.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Sep 29, 2016

FBCP among groups protesting against organisations behind rights violations and killings.

Elsa Buchanan Sep 27, 2016

Violence erupted between militia loyal to deceased tribal chief Kamwina Nsapu and Congo security forces.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Sep 24, 2016

'We can't take it anymore because if we go along with this, there's no hope for us,' says activist Bandi Mbubi.

Romil Patel Sep 22, 2016

Moise Katumbi's claim comes after 44 died in clashes between anti-government protesters and police.

Elsa Buchanan Sep 22, 2016

Opposition leader, Moise Katumbi said only sanctions can stop the killings and bring stability in Congo.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Sep 22, 2016

The demonstration aimed to pile pressure on the international community following deadly clashes.

Romil Patel Sep 20, 2016