DR Congo Urged to Implement December Political Deal
The United Nations has warned that the tensions risk mounting as long as political dialogue remains in a stalemate and the risk of electoral violence in urban areas remains high.
Police in Goma, Nord Kivu
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Congo-Kinshasa:
Opposition's Katumbi Urges Regional Action On Stalled Political Deal
RFI, 17 March 2017
Exiled Congolese opposition politician Moïse Katumbi wants regional leaders to put pressure on President Joseph Kabila to implement the country's political agreement, he told… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa:
DR Congo Opposition in Disarray
DW, 9 March 2017
Following the death of its leader, DR Congo's main opposition alliance could disintegrate before an interim administration is formed. This would play into the hands of President… Read more »
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Uganda:
4,000 Congo Refugees Arrive at Rwamwanja Camp
Monitor, 6 March 2017
Due to insecurity in the Democratic Republic of Congo, authorities in Kamwenge District, have continued to register more refugees settling at Rwamwanja camp. Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa:
Civilians Fleeing Eastern DR Congo Clashes
East African, 1 March 2017
A fresh refugee crisis could erupt in the Great Lakes Region as clashes between Democratic Republic of Congo government forces and suspected rebels herald renewed fighting in the… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa:
Kamuina Nsapu Insurgency Adds to Dangers in DR Congo
Crisis Group, 21 March 2017
Conflict in the impoverished Kasai region was sparked by local grievances but has spread to reflect wider discontent, including frustration over the country's ongoing political and… Read more »