LUCHA

Rebecca spent months in jail for her political activism with the LUCHA pro-democracy movement.

Elsa Buchanan Mar 30, 2017

The prominent LUCHA member tells IBTimes UK how the UK, US and EU can help deliver democracy in the DRC.

Romil Patel Mar 10, 2017

'Sad', 'distraught', but vowing to continue his fight, Congolese mourn the 'Father of Congolese democracy'.

Elsa Buchanan Feb 02, 2017

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

Elsa Buchanan Dec 21, 2016

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

Elsa Buchanan Dec 20, 2016

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

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

Elsa Buchanan Dec 12, 2016

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

Elsa Buchanan Dec 06, 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

Lucha movement calls for more demonstrations after dozens die in bid to get President Kabila to step down.

Elsa Buchanan Sep 20, 2016

Release of LUCHA activists Fred Bauma, Yves Makwambala and others welcomed by Amnesty International.

Romil Patel Aug 30, 2016

Work permit denial reflects brutal curbs on free speech, says monitoring group.

Elsa Buchanan Aug 10, 2016

Activists reportedly held banners calling for President Kabila to step down after his two-term limit ends.

Elsa Buchanan Jul 28, 2016

EXCLUSIVE: Tensions are high in country where conditions for political dialogue 'are not met'.

Elsa Buchanan Jul 26, 2016

The group asked not to be released in solidarity with other prisoners of conscience currently detained

Elsa Buchanan Jul 26, 2016

IBTimes UK speaks to Katumbi's advisers and civil society leaders about their views.

Elsa Buchanan May 05, 2016

Dozens arrested in politically-motivated campaign to silence dissent in DRC.

Elsa Buchanan Mar 16, 2016

Activists feared 10-year jail terms and even the death penalty before getting six-month sentences.

Elsa Buchanan Mar 04, 2016

UPDATE: Six activists have been handed a six-month prison sentence by the Goma Court of Appeal.

Elsa Buchanan Mar 03, 2016

EXCLUSIVE: Pro-democracy Lucha movement tell IBTimes UK about surprising efforts to extend the sentence.

Elsa Buchanan Mar 02, 2016

Mende says US and others guilty of 'contempt for the constitution' as Kabila faces constitutional questions.

Romil Patel Mar 01, 2016

The EU - Congo's largest donor - also condemns illegal government arrests and detentions.

Elsa Buchanan Feb 26, 2016

LUCHA activists claim Court's decision is 'deliberate attempt to judge the activists in secret'.

Elsa Buchanan Feb 24, 2016

LUCHA activists allegedly 'disappeared' after arrest and were deprived of food for four days.

Elsa Buchanan Feb 22, 2016

'We will protect democracy and we will protect the DRC,' said Moise Katumbi.

Romil Patel Feb 17, 2016

Around 26 students imprisoned in Goma following 'ville-mortes' day of action.

Elsa Buchanan Feb 17, 2016

LUCHA movement tells IBTimes UK it believes the arrests are 'abductions' of activists.

Elsa Buchanan Feb 16, 2016

Opposition views delays as an attempt to allow President Kabila to extend his stay in power

Elsa Buchanan Feb 12, 2016