DR Congo to See Peaceful Transfer of Power in 2017?

A church mediator in the Democratic Republic of Congo reports that under a deal reached on Friday, but not yet signed, President Joseph Kabila will step down after elections in 2017.

President Joseph Kabila.

InFocus

Follow AllAfrica

AllAfrica publishes around 400 reports a day from more than 100 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.