DRC: Kabila to appoint new PM
President of the Democratic Republic of Congo Joseph Kabila on Wednesday vowed to appoint a new Prime Minister within 48 hours, calling on opposition coalition […]
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Two UN experts kidnapped in DRC’s Kasaï region
Gunmen have kidnapped two United Nations officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Kasai Central province, officials said. Michael Sharp, a U.S. citizen, and Zaida […]
DRC: Felix Tshisekedi named successor to his father
Democratic Republic of Congo’s largest opposition party on Wednesday, named late Etienne Tshisekedi’s son as a successor to his father who died in Brussels last […]
DRC: Pope Prays for Victims of Violence, Calls for Quick Accord
Pope Francis on Sunday urged leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo to act quickly to resolve the political crisis and curb violence in the […]
DRC cannot afford $1.8bn Election in 2017 – Gov’t
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Minister of State in charge of Budget, Pierre Kangudia Mbayi on Wednesday said the country cannot afford the cost of […]
DRC to Produce 1.5 Million Tons of Copper in 2018
The Democratic Republic of Congo will mine about 1.5 million tons of copper in 2018, the industry-led Chamber’s vice-president said on Wednesday. Simon Tuma-Waku, who […]
Burundian Rebels Detained in DRC Face Extradition
About 150 suspected Burundian rebels, who have been detained in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), face imminent extradition, according to reports. Accused of attempting […]
DRC’s Historic Opponent Seeks Medical Treatment in Belgium
Congolese opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi headed Tuesday to Belgium for medical treatment, his party said in a statement. The historic opponent, who left Congo in […]
DRC: Exiled Katumbi Announces Candidacy for 2017
Congolese opposition leader, Moise Katumbi, on Tuesday declared his candidacy for the country’s presidential election agreed to be held in 2017. The football magnate, who […]
UN Welcomes Inclusive Political Agreement in DRC
United Nations Secretariat General has welcomed the signing by the opposition and the presidential majority of a political agreement on the holding of elections in […]