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Volatile DRC braces for troubled election

Africa Samir Tounsi - 28 Dec 2018

The vote crowns two years of turmoil, sharpening worries that the fragile giant of central Africa may once more spiral into violence

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In DR Congo’s wounded heart, voting drive offers hope for peace

Africa Sosthene Kambidi - 18 Sep 2017

Amidst political instability and violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, voter registration and preparation for elections are being welcomed

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Not all pro footballers are paid like Ronaldo, if at all

Article Staff Reporter - 7 Apr 2017

Ghetto superstars have broken through Kibera’s tin roof to make it to Kenya’s second division

Pressure on SA to rout DRC rebels

Africa Liesl Louw-Vaudran - 5 Feb 2015

But fears of civilian casualties could see the army renege on a commitment to disarm combatants.

DRC protests brew anger and grief

Africa David Smith & The Guardian - 30 Jan 2015

Violence erupted in Kinshasa as Joseph Kabila allegedly angles for an illicit third term.

Concern over future UN intervention brigade in the DRC

Africa Irin News - 3 Jun 2013

Nineteen NGOs have written to UN chief Ban Ki-moon to express concern over a new "robust" brigade to be deployed in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

M23 rebels vow to take DR Congo

Africa Sapa Ap - 21 Nov 2012

Thousands of Congolese soldiers and policemen have defected to the M23 rebels, as rebel leaders vowed to take control of all of the Congo.

No peace without justice

Article Staff Reporter - 7 Dec 2010

As the trial of the Congolese rebel leader gets under way, political analysts will go into overdrive about what the case means for the DRC.

Rape outrage rallies ‘dying people’

Article Staff Reporter - 15 Oct 2010

Brutalised villagers who fear they've nothing left to lose cry out for help.

Kabila calls for ‘moral revolution in DRC’

Africa Staff Reporter - 29 Jun 2010

President Joseph Kabila has called for a "moral revolution" in the DRC at ceremonies marking the 50th anniversary of the country's independence.

Zambia’s last DRC refugees fear return home

Africa Staff Reporter - 19 May 2010

Ten years after fleeing war in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Muzungu Makoi says he is still haunted by the massacres and refuses to leave Zambia.

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