Katanga, January 17 is a recounting of martyr for African unity Patrice Lumumba’s life
Our grief for people we have not personally known is informed by the narratives and stories we are exposed to – but these stories are not equally told
Far too many African assets are still under the control of Western powers
Conflict hotspots, most in the Sahel region, will continue to dominate the news this year, while a number of countries will hold key elections.
Raoul Peck’s Exterminate All the Brutes misses the opportunity to engage with the history of colonialism in a way that empowers viewers to imagine a future in which whiteness is not the locus of power and authority
What does the decade-old “Congo-case,” involving two Norwegian mercenaries, tell us about residue coloniality in Scandinavia?
African governments are issuing and listing their Eurobonds on established international debt markets – usually London and Irish Stock Exchanges
The painter, who hails from the DRC, is currently presenting his first solo exhibition outside his home country in Paris
The current Ebola outbreak in the DRC is devastating vulnerable communities already affected by displacement and violence
A French court will on Monday announce a verdict in the trial in absentia of the Congolese music star, accused of sexual assaulting his dancers
The DRC’s former president has his eye on a long-term goal — to become of member of the Class of 2034 of lifelong leaders
Aid has never been just about helping people. It’s also about gaining influence and exercising soft power
But there are fears that Felix has been co-opted by Joseph Kabila, who controls the electoral commission
The Congolese doctor won the Nobel prize for his work to end sexual violence in war and is considered an expert on gang rape in conflict
Eight African cities featured in the 2018 Climate Vulnerability Index
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has not known a peaceful transition of power since independence from Belgium in 1960
The DRC’s election commission ruled out Bemba running on the basis that he was "convicted by the International Criminal Court" for bribing witnesses
Jean-Pierre Bemba is a man with a past. Once accused of crimes against humanity, he is now making a play for the DRC’s presidency
The latest allegations have surfaced a month after South African troops were accused of sexually exploiting women in North Kivu.
Basic rights are under severe threat in the region, says Human Rights Watch
Patients too poor to settle medical debts are chained to drain pipes, starved and abused in health centres across parts of Africa.
A long way from the capital Kinshasa, this rural province in northwestern DRC is slowly falling apart
Scientists and green campaigners say the peatlands hold gigatonnes of carbon — a stockpile that poses a threat to hopes of limiting global warming.
So far, an estimated 12 300 people have made the perilous journey to safety on foot, fleeing deepening conflict in Kasai province
The team may have been eliminated at the continental football tournament, but they plan to bring their ‘fimbu’ dance to the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Several protesters were wounded and seven were arrested for public order offences, Gauteng police spokesperson Kay Makhubela said.
Refugees can flee their countries, but they can’t escape the trauma of war.
A problem getting homegrown people to soccer matches: the locals just don’t seem to be interested in African football.
At its departure, the boat embarked 39 people, but they took more passengers on board along the way, said a government spokesperson.
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The national football team have proven they can do well under pressure but they are dangerously close to being eliminated.
The DRC has confirmed its first Ebola outbreak in 2014, but claims it’s unrelated to the epidemic. It comes as the first UK case is also confirmed.