Congo-Kinshasa

  • Jan 5, 2017
  • 2 min read

Pressure on Congolese president to sign deal will grow

The UN Security Council adds its voice to supporters of a political accord that would see Congo's president leave office

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Jan 3, 2017
  • 7 min read

Congo's political deal may prove fragile

The main opposition bloc has reached a deal with the government that could see Kabila leave office in 2017

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Dec 29, 2016
  • 2 min read

Jail sentence risks derailing agreement in Kinshasa

An opposition party leader is sentenced to prison amid political negotiations between the government and opposition

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Dec 23, 2016
  • 2 min read

Potential deal could offer respite in Kinshasa

Early reports suggest that the main opposition group and government have hammered out a tentative political agreement

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Dec 21, 2016
  • 7 min read

African presidents will weigh costs of leaving office

Recent political events in DRC, Ghana and The Gambia raise questions about presidential decisions over leaving office

Africa
  • Dec 21, 2016
  • 2 min read

Calm in the Congolese capital belies simmering tension

Scattered protests result in over 20 deaths, but a relative calm has returned in Kinshasa

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Dec 20, 2016
  • 2 min read

Congolese opposition may yet negotiate with Kabila

The president has remained in office despite exceeding his term limit; forces are responding to small-scale protests

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Dec 16, 2016
  • 2 min read

Kinshasa braces for large-scale protests

Kabila's constitutionally mandated term in office ends Monday; his desire to remain in office carries high risks

Congo-Kinshasa