US blames Rwanda for worsening violence in the east of DRC
The United States condemned worsening violence in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Two SANDF members killed, three hospitalised in DRC
SANDF confirms two members were killed in a mortar attack in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Presidency confirms deployment of SANDF to DRC
President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered the deployment of 2 900 SANDF members to the eastern DRC.
Congo River rises to highest levels in 60 years
The Congo River rose to its highest level in more than 60 years, causing flooding throughout the DRC
Tshisekedi fights poll fraud accusations with ‘spirit of openness’
DRC’s President Felix Tshisekedi pledged to be a leader for all its 100 million people.
Congo government bans opposition election protest
Congo government banned an opposition protest planned for Wednesday.
5 DRC opposition candidates reject election extension, call for rerun
Five opposition candidates in DRC reject the extension of the elections and call for a rerun
Congo extends chaotic election as opposition calls for rerun
Congo has extended elections into today for those whose polling stations did not open.
Congo holds presidential vote after fraught campaign
Voters in Congo took part in a general election marred by opposition allegations of impending fraud
Tshisekedi vows to restore peace in DRC if re-elected
Incumbent DRC President Felix Tshisekedi has vowed to restore peace if re-elected.
As DRC heads to polls on December 20, many hope for peace
The DRC elections come at a time when the country is experiencing security challenges in the east
Tshisekedi kicks off re-election bid
DRC President Felix Tshisekedi is seeking another term following a turbulent five years in office.
Congo electoral panel promises fair presidential poll
Congo electoral panel promises fair presidential poll but some candidates see flaws.
Canadian gas rights winner on DRC’s Lake Kivu failed criteria
A Canadian start-up run from a private home was chosen by the Democratic Republic of Congo for a
At least 30 drowned, 167 missing in Congo boat accident
At least 30 people have drowned and 167 are missing after a boat capsized on the DRC.
Congo president eases some terms of eastern military rule
Felix Tshisekedi says some conditions of military rule in conflict-hit eastern provinces would ease.
Twenty-four candidates sign up for DRC presidential race in December
Twenty-four candidates officially declared they will compete for DRC presidency.
Congolese opposition leader Fayulu confirms he will run for the presidency
Democratic Republic of Congo opposition leader Martin Fayulu confirmed on Saturday he will submit
Congo president asks UN peacekeepers to start packing up this year
Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has asked his government to fast track the
SA reaffirms commitment to deepening relations with DRC
South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to work with the government of the Democratic Republic of