The UK cannot ignore the crisis in DRC

The British government should stop turning a blind eye to Rwanda’s support for an armed insurgency in neighbouring DRC.

DR Congo’s President Tshisekedi sworn in for second term amid disputes

The Congolese president made a landslide victory in December elections highly contested by opposition candidates.

DR Congo’s shambolic election should be a wake-up call for the SADC

The regional body should not allow electoral irregularities to threaten democracy and development in Southern Africa.

UN says all peacekeepers will leave DR Congo by end of 2024

Congolese authorities say the decades-old UN mission failed to protect civilians from armed groups.

Burundi closes border with Rwanda in latest East Africa row

President Ndayishimiye accuses Rwanda of backing DRC-based armed group Red Tabara against his government.

Supporters of DRC president Tshisekedi celebrate re-election

Supporters of Felix Tshisekedi are celebrating his re-election as president of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

DR Congo opposition plans election protest despite government ban

Five opposition candidates had announced their intention to march, calling the DRC election a fraud.

Is Democratic Republic of Congo on the path to renewed violence?

Opposition wants the presidential vote annulled and is planning mass protests.

DR Congo’s Katumbi calls for election to be annulled as protests planned

Western governments call for restraint amid fears of a repeat of violence that has followed past elections.

DR Congo’s provisional election results show lead for President Tshisekedi

Electoral authorities announce results of voting by diaspora in the US, Canada, South Africa, Belgium and France.

DR Congo votes on second day of chaotic general elections

The vote across Africa’s second-largest country was derailed on Wednesday over logistical issues.

Analysis: Could Tshisekedi declare war on Rwanda if re-elected?

The DRC, Africa’s second largest country by size, has seen years of instability, part of which it blames on Rwanda.

Polls open in DR Congo amid delays, logistics issues

Locals and analysts have said the DRC vote will likely be extended past Wednesday, given the logistical challenges.

UN Security Council agrees to early withdrawal of DR Congo peacekeepers

Congolese authorities have long accused UN forces of failing to protect civilians from armed groups in the eastern DRC.

What’s at stake in the DRC election?

The Democratic Republic of the Congo goes to the polls this week to decide who will lead the country.

Kenya ‘disassociates’ with DR Congo rebels alliance after diplomatic row

Kenya government says it ‘strongly disassociates’ with DRC opposition figure who forged alliance with rebels in Nairobi.

Analysis: Has DR Congo’s Tshisekedi delivered enough to win a second term?

Thousands turn up at President Tshisekedi’s campaign rallies. But what has his first five-year term delivered?

Five key issues at stake in the DR Congo’s crucial election

Here’s what’s at stake as millions go to vote this December in Africa’s second-largest country by size.

Conflict-weary DR Congo votes on December 20: A guide to the election

As the mineral-rich DR Congo prepares to vote for a new president this December, opponents are already crying foul.

Unease, uncertainty for displaced people in DR Congo ahead of Dec 20 vote

Conflict and insecurity have dominated campaign discourse in the DRC and could stop displaced people from voting.