DRC

The citizens of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have commenced voting in critical general elections, with incumbent President Félix Tshisekedi seeking re-election amid a fragmented opposition in a politically and security-charged…

The United States has called on the electoral authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to be transparent in announcing the results of Wednesday's elections, following missed deadlines in 2019. While US diplomacy praised the…

The DR Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi held his last political rally ahead of Wednesday polls in a bid to retain his seat as the leader of the central African country. Just like all the other candidates, Tshisekedi has made similar…

Business magnate and former provincial governor Moïse Katumbi held his last campaign rally in Lubumbashi on Monday. The 58-year-old is one of 19 candidates vying for the presidency in the 20th December elections. The presidential race…

As Democratic Republic of Congo gears up for elections next week, the opposition and independent observers warn that issues including illegible voter cards, blocked campaign planes, and electoral list delays threaten the legitimacy of the…

With just a few days to go before the presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the issue of faulty voters' cards is worrying voters and election observers alike. At a time when the DRC is already weakened by attacks…

A member of the party's opponent and presidential candidate Moïse Katumbi was killed Tuesday in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo in clashes with supporters of the ruling party, reliable sources said. Lawyer and father of six…

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) express grave concern over the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the eats of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Fighting against armed groups and government forces have…

In the lead-up to the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) presidential election on 20th December, several candidates, including Denis Mukwege, Martin Fayulu, and Theodore Ngoy, have announced their intention to challenge the Independent…

Opposition leader, Moise Katumbi, officially launched his campaign for president of the Democratic Republic of Congo at a rally in Kisangani, one month ahead of the election. The 58-year-old millionaire businessman has promised to fight…