DR Congo Delays Election to 2018
The main opposition coalition which boycotted the talks say it is part of President Kabila's attempt to extend his term in office.
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Congo-Kinshasa:
Opposition Rejects Vote Delay, Calls for Strike
Al Jazeera, 18 October 2016
The main opposition party of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has strongly rejected a decision to push back this year's election to April 2018, calling it a "flagrant… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa:
Govt Delays Election to 2018
Al Jazeera, 16 October 2016
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) says it will push back next month's presidential election to April 2018, in a move that is expected to keep President… Read more »
DR Congo dialogue
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Congo-Kinshasa:
EU Steps up Pressure to End Unrest, Organize Polls
VOA, 18 October 2016
The European Union is ready to step up pressure on the Democratic Republic of Congo, including imposing sanctions, to end the unrest in the east of the vast nation and to push for… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa:
DRC Calls for General Strike - Report
News24Wire, 17 October 2016
The Democratic Republic of Congo opposition parties have reportedly called for a general strike in protest of government's decision to delay next month's election to April 2018. Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa:
'Dialogue' Aims to Set Elections for April 2018
VOA, 18 October 2016
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, participants in an African Union-mediated dialogue are expected to unveil a controversial deal to hold elections in April 2018. The… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa:
Warlord Must Be Tried for Atrocities
CAJ News, 17 October 2016
RIGHTS groups have called on the Democratic Republic of Congo to probe crimes against humanity committed by one of the country's most vicious warlords, Gédéon Kyungu… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa:
Constitutional Court Okays Postponement of General Elections
DW, 17 October 2016
Congo's constitutional court has approved a request by the electoral commission to postpone the November election to update voter lists. The controversial move means President… Read more »
