The U.S. has accused Congolese National Police Chief General Céléstin Kanyama of murder and the targeting civilians. Read more »
President Joseph Kabila's bid to extend his stay in power has met with protests from demonstrators who accuse the government of failing its people. Read more »
President Joseph Kabila has accused the opposition of trying to incite "bloody riots", saying he is "profoundly touched by these sad events". Read more »
The truck drivers were freed by DR Congo soldiers after a fierce battle with the rebels. Read more »
Interior Minister Evariste Boshab says 14 civilians and three police officers were killed during protests against President Joseph Kabila's failure to schedule elections. Read more »
The national secretary of the main opposition group blames the government's "commando" unit for burning the headquarters of three oppositon parties. Read more »
Kenya and Tanzania refused to pay U.S.$4,000 per person ransom demanded by the Mai Mai rebels. Read more »
The hostage takers burned the trucks and they are demanding millions of shillings as ransom. Read more »
Some opponents to Congolese President Kabila agree to a compromise on 'caretaker' government until elections. But the International Crisis Group warns that the "regime's desire to ... Read more »
The main opposition alliance has called for a general strike to force the government to hold elections in December as mandated by the constitution. Read more »
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