Congo-Kinshasa

Tensions are rising within and between countries in the Great Lakes; so is cross-border armed activity

With three months to go to elections, the opposition is lashing out at perceived ruling party manipulation

Congo’s opposition is edging towards a more confrontational stance as concerns over the elections grow

The field of presidential aspirants is narrowing as the Constitutional Court confirms the exclusion of two candidates

Mass African withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC) is no longer likely, but a push for reform remains

As the road towards the election narrows, there are indications the government hopes to narrow the field

The government says Kabila will not run for re-election, but its commitment to a democratic transition remains in doubt

Governments across the continent are changing the rules of the game, causing mining investor uncertainty