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Congo-Kinshasa: UN Warns of 'Rising Political Tensions' in DRC Ahead of Opposition Protests
DW, 25 May 2016
Oppositions groups have called for nationwide marches against a court ruling allowing the president to remain in power beyond his limit. The UN chief warned the government of using… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: Is DR Congo Heading for Another Civil War?
Chatham House, 20 May 2016
It is possible that rather than coming to a dramatic head, the DRC's politics will remain locked into a slow-burning crisis of legitimacy for years to come. Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: Moïse Katumbi and the DRC's Race for the Presidency
African Arguments, 11 May 2016
The influential businessman and former governor of Katanga has taken an early lead in an aggressive race, but has he made his move too early? Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: Opposition Leader Refutes Coup Charges
VOA, 10 May 2016
Democratic Republic of Congo opposition leader Moise Katumbi has told Congolese prosecutors he has no plans to overthrow the government of President Joseph Kabila by use of force.… Read more »