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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-KinshasaCongo'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-KinshasaJail sentence risks derailing agreement in Kinshasa
An opposition party leader is sentenced to prison amid political negotiations between the government and opposition
Congo-KinshasaPotential deal could offer respite in Kinshasa
Early reports suggest that the main opposition group and government have hammered out a tentative political agreement
Congo-KinshasaAfrican presidents will weigh costs of leaving office
Recent political events in DRC, Ghana and The Gambia raise questions about presidential decisions over leaving office
AfricaCalm in the Congolese capital belies simmering tension
Scattered protests result in over 20 deaths, but a relative calm has returned in Kinshasa
Congo-KinshasaCongolese 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-KinshasaKinshasa braces for large-scale protests
Kabila's constitutionally mandated term in office ends Monday; his desire to remain in office carries high risks
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