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DR Congo Cabinet Resigns

This is in line with last month's agreement between supporters of President Joseph Kabila and an opposition faction and a new government of national unity is expected to be named.

Congo-Kinshasa: Govt Resigns in Deal Extending Kabila Presidency

VOA, 15 November 2016

In line with last month's agreement between supporters of Congolese President Joseph Kabila and an opposition faction, the country's prime minister, Augustin Matata Ponyo,… Read more »

Photo: Radio Okapi/Ph. John Bompengo

Right to left President Joseph Kabila Kabange and Prime Minister Matata Ponyo Mapon.

Congo-Kinshasa: Kabila Shores up Power Base, Turning up Heat on Broadcasters

Deutsche Welle, 15 November 2016

DRC President Joseph Kabila was set to address parliament one day after the prime minister and the cabinet stepped down in a deal over delaying elections. There are to be new… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: HRW Letter to UN Security Council On Visit to DR Congo

HRW, 9 November 2016

Re: Averting a Large-Scale Crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo Read more »

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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. Read more »
- Congo-Kinshasa: Opposition Rejects Vote Delay, Calls for Strike
- Congo-Kinshasa: Govt Delays Election to 2018
Tensions Continue in DR Congo

Despite regional support for the postponement of the poll to 2018, tensions are still evident as the major opposition coalition has been excluded from the agreement. Read more »
- Congo-Kinshasa: Tensions Continue Despite Regional Backing of Election Delay
- Congo-Kinshasa: Kabila Shouldn't Govern by Force - Opposition

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