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In eastern Congo, M23 rebels backed by Rwanda have captured major cities, battled government troops, and challenged the authority of Kinshasa. Now former President Joseph Kabila has joined the ...
News Democratic Republic Congo » Congo-Central » Politics: Explainer - Will a new leader and a new name boost the rebellion in eastern Congo?
By Clement Bonnerot DAKAR, Oct 16 (Reuters) - The former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Joseph Kabila, took over leadership of rebel forces occupying eastern regions this week, in the ...
News Democratic Republic Congo » Congo-Central » Politics: Political Disputes in Eastern Congo Predate Rwandan Genocide
Long-simmering conflict in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo has flared in recent months. A peace conference between rebel groups and the Congolese government aims to end the ...
News Democratic Republic Congo » Congo-Central » Politics: DR Congo bans activities of 13 political parties linked to Joseph Kabila as opposition cries repression
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s government has banned the activities of 13 political parties, including the PPRD of former president Joseph Kabila. Presented as a national security measure, the ...
News Democratic Republic Congo » Congo-Central » Politics: Congo's president calls for national dialogue to ease tensions, rebels excluded
DAKAR, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has unveiled plans for a national dialogue aimed at easing political tensions, which have risen over a bill that ...
News Democratic Republic Congo » Congo-Central » Politics: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Le Monde traveled to Mongbwalu, a town in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, where the Ebola virus outbreak began. As the death toll continues to rise, local health facilities and NGOs have ...
News Democratic Republic Congo » Congo-Central » Politics: 30 Years of War, 30 Years of Impunity in DR Congo
It has been 30 years since Rwanda-backed rebel forces attacked Lemera hospital in what was then eastern Zaire, killing 37 patients and medical staff. This was one of the first major atrocities during ...
News Democratic Republic Congo » Congo-Central » Politics: ‘I’ve never been counted’: DR Congo’s first census in 42 years
Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo – For Heritier Ramazani, being counted is about more than a population figure. It could be the first time the Congolese state officially recognises his ...