Congo-Kinshasa
Congo expects mining companies to accept deals
Legal disputes cloud Congo’s mining sector but the government has confidence that the sector is too lucrative to fail
Congo-KinshasaBemba’s release may stir up Congolese politics
The former vice-president remains a political heavyweight with the potential to influence electoral calculations
Congo-KinshasaOpposition concern over Congo elections mounts
Political tensions are rising as concerns multiply over the government's commitment to play by the rules
Congo-KinshasaUrban case will deepen fears of Congo Ebola spread
A new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is drawing increasing attention as new cases are reported
Congo-KinshasaCongo election roll audit will be mired in controversy
An audit of the electoral register has begun, but parliament has already passed laws based on the unaudited register
Congo-KinshasaCongo Ebola outbreak may be contained
At least two people have died in a new outbreak of Ebola in north-west Congo, but the response has been quick
Congo-KinshasaEasing pressure on Congo opposition may have limits
The government appears to be softening its stance towards a major opposition party, but this may not extend to others
Congo-KinshasaSADC reform imperatives face multiple challenges
Despite the arrival of reform-minded leaders, organisational renewal may not be forthcoming
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