Riots in Kinshasa (file photo).
Human Rights Watch says most of the violence around the country is linked to a broader political crisis, as President Joseph Kabila has stayed in power beyond the constitutionally mandated two-term limit by delaying elections and suppressing any dissent.
Riots in Kinshasa (file photo).
The UN is hoping to receive commitments for U.S.$1.7 billion for this year, nearly four times the amount requested in 2017 as the humanitarian crisis in the country grows. Read more »
Years of violence and unrest in the country have displaced more than 4.5 million people, creating widespread poverty and hunger. The UN has said that over two million children are ... Read more »
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