Almost 300 arrested as anti-president protests subside in Congo
Police said they had arrested 275 people across Democratic Republic of Congo as two days of protests against President Joseph Kabila appeared to subside on Wednesday.
Dec 22, 2016, 00:11 AM IST
DR Congo opposition leader urges citizens to reject Kabila
The leader of Congo's largest opposition party is urging citizens to peacefully resist the "coup d'etat" he says President Joseph Kabila has carried out by not stepping down when his mandate expired at midnight.
Dec 20, 2016, 14:25 PM IST
Congo death toll hits 44 in anti-Kabila unrest: Rights group
At least 44 people - including 37 demonstrators and six police officers - have been killed in protests over Congolese President Joseph Kabila`s perceived bid to extend his rule, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Tuesday.
Sep 21, 2016, 03:43 AM IST
Three dead at burnt headquarters of Congo opposition party: Witness
At least 17 people died on Monday in clashes between security forces and protesters angered by what they say is a bid by President Joseph Kabila to extend his rule over Africa`s top copper producer.
Sep 20, 2016, 15:15 PM IST
DR Congo summit to avoid poll chaos opens despite no-shows
A long-awaited "national dialogue" to avert political chaos opened in Democratic Republic of Congo Thursday despite the absence of many opposition figures who described the event as a government "trap".
Sep 02, 2016, 05:57 AM IST
