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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: '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.
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.
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'.
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: Ban of Human Rights Watch researcher Ida Sawyer slammed by institutions and activists
Work permit denial reflects brutal curbs on free speech, says monitoring group.
DRC Opposition leader Moise Katumbi says President Joseph Kabila 'must leave by front door'
Leader has 'three year plan' to illegally stay in power and 'install dictatorship'.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
DRC: Who is Rebecca Kabugho, one of the world's youngest female prisoners of conscience?
EXCLUSIVE: Rebecca's brother, and fellow LUCHA activists, tell IBTimes UK about the 21-year-old's fight.
DRC: Opposition coalition expects 'no police repression' on 'ville morte' strike day
Joseph Kabila's ruling PPRD postponed its rally to avoid confrontation with opposition supporters
DRC elections: MP Juvenal Munubo Mubi calls for urgent international-backed dialogue
EXCLUSIVE: Opposition leader Vital Kamerhe's right-hand man urges divided opposition to create block.
DRC: Opposition parties to sue President Kabila for 'high treason' if elections are delayed
EXCLUSIVE: Opposition to sue President Kabila if he obstructs democratic process.
Moïse Katumbi forced to move hospital rooms over 'security threats' to DRC opposition leader
EXCLUSIVE: Katumbi 'asked for conditional release' to seek medical care abroad after police pelted tear gas at him.
Moïse Katumbi arrives in South Africa for medical treatment
Katumbi 'asked for conditional release' to seek medical care abroad after police pelted tear gas at him.
DRC rival leader Moise Katumbi charged: 'A system of individualised justice manned by Kabila'
Exclusive: former candidate Marie-Therese Nlandu tells IBTimes UK about her sham trial.