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President Félix Tshisekedi. (AFP/Getty Images)

DRC: Tshisekedi and Kabila fall out

The country’s governing coalition is under strain, which could lead to even more acrimony ahead

The DRC opposition failed at the 11th hour to unite behind presidential candidate Martin Fayulu (centre). (Junior Kannah/AFP)

Advantage Kabila in poll race

With little over a month to go, the Congolese opposition is in disarray

Journalists targeted in DRC elections

Hearings begin in DRC voting results annulment

The Supreme Court of the DRC has begun hearing a suit for the annulment of the presidential election lodged by an opponent of President Joseph Kabila.

Court reviews DRC vote amid fears of Kabila bias

Court reviews DRC vote amid fears of Kabila bias

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.

Opposition calls for DRC elections to be annulled

A leading opposition challenger to DRC President Joseph Kabila called for the elections to be annulled, accusing authorities of systematic fraud.

DRC speaker quits over Rwanda comments

The speaker of the DRC’s Parliament, Vital Kamerhe, resigned under pressure on Wednesday for criticising Rwandan military intervention in the country.

DRC govt, rebels to sign ceasefire

Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) government and warring rebel and militia factions will sign a deal on Tuesday to end fighting in the country’s conflict-torn east, government…

DRC peace conference prolonged amid dissent

A conference aimed at ending conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was prolonged on Monday as rival sides sought agreement, organisers said. The gathering at a…