Congolese nationals claim intimidation during raids

Congolese nationals claim intimidation during raids

21 Jan 2012 10:40 - Niren Tolsi
Congolese nationals living in South Africa are furious at what they call politically-linked intimidation and violence by police during raids.
VSV calls for new round of monitored elections in DRC

VSV calls for new round of monitored elections in DRC

08 Jan 2012 19:27 - Staff Reporter
A rights group in the Democratic Republic of Congo has called for new elections following November's controversial legislative and presidential polls.
Court reviews DRC vote amid fears of Kabila bias

Court reviews DRC vote amid fears of Kabila bias

10 Dec 2011 16:15 - Jacques Lhuillery
The Supreme Court now takes centre stage as the arbiter of a poll that five opposition candidates have rejected in the DRC's presidential election.
Fear of factions ahead of DRC poll results

Fear of factions ahead of DRC poll results

04 Dec 2011 17:08 - Staff Reporter
Politicians in the DRC have been urged to show restraint as opposition parties reject partial results that show President Joseph Kabila in the lead.

Opposition calls for DRC elections to be annulled

02 Dec 2011 00:00 - Staff Reporter
A leading opposition challenger to DRC President Joseph Kabila called for the elections to be annulled, accusing authorities of systematic fraud.
Violence, fraud cast long shadow over DRC elections

Violence, fraud cast long shadow over DRC elections

29 Nov 2011 06:31 -
Voter intimidation, electoral fraud and delays have been reported during the Democratic Republic of Congo's second election, which began on Monday.
DRC polling stations fall victim to violent attacks

DRC polling stations fall victim to violent attacks

28 Nov 2011 17:17 - Staff Reporter
Violence erupted at four polling stations in the DRC as the country held its second elections since a war that killed more than five million people.

Sisulu's motorcade stoned in DRC

28 Nov 2011 09:47 - Staff Reporter
Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu's motorcade was threatened and stoned in the Democratic Republic of Congo at the weekend.
DRC elections open after weekend of violence

DRC elections open after weekend of violence

28 Nov 2011 07:03 - Staff Reporter
Despite weekend clashes that sparked fears of a delay, voting in the DRC has begun, with incumbent Joseph Kabila pitted against 10 challengers.
UN calls for calm on eve of DRC vote

UN calls for calm on eve of DRC vote

27 Nov 2011 15:17 - Staff Reporter
Organisations appealed for calm on the eve of DRC's presidential election, after a run-up that has already been tainted by deadly street clashes.

Bloodshed in DRC days before poll

27 Nov 2011 07:00 - Jerome Delay
Two people have been killed in conflict days before the DRC's presidential elections, which observers say could re-ignite conflict in the country.