Drc Violence
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Volatile DRC braces for troubled election
The vote crowns two years of turmoil, sharpening worries that the fragile giant of central Africa may once more spiral into violence
In DR Congo’s wounded heart, voting drive offers hope for peace
Amidst political instability and violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, voter registration and preparation for elections are being welcomed
Not all pro footballers are paid like Ronaldo, if at all
Ghetto superstars have broken through Kibera’s tin roof to make it to Kenya’s second division
Pressure on SA to rout DRC rebels
But fears of civilian casualties could see the army renege on a commitment to disarm combatants.
DRC protests brew anger and grief
Violence erupted in Kinshasa as Joseph Kabila allegedly angles for an illicit third term.
Concern over future UN intervention brigade in the DRC
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
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
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’
Brutalised villagers who fear they’ve nothing left to lose cry out for help.
Kabila calls for ‘moral revolution in DRC’
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
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.