Drone Explosions Kill UN Aid Worker in Goma Amid Escalating Eastern Congo Conflict
A series of drone explosions struck downtown Goma on Wednesday, killing at least one person, a United Nations aid worker, and heightening tensions in eastern […]
Joseph Kabila
Congo Military Court Sentences Former President Kabila to Death for Treason and War Crimes
A high military court in Kinshasa has sentenced on Tuesday, September 30, former Congolese President Joseph Kabila to death after convicting him of “treason, war […]
DRC: High Military Court Opens Landmark Trial Against Former President Joseph Kabila
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s High Military Court has launched proceedings against former President Joseph Kabila on Friday, July 25, marking an unprecedented moment in […]
DR Congo Imposes Media Ban on Coverage of Ex-President Kabila Amid Political Tensions
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Government has imposed on June 4 a stringent ban preventing media outlets from reporting on former President Joseph Kabila’s activities […]
DRC: Fayulu Warns of National Fragmentation, Urges Congolese Leaders to Embrace Dialogue Amid Growing Crisis
In a solemn video address released on 2 June 2025, Congolese opposition leader Martin Fayulu sounded the alarm over what he described as the Democratic […]
DRC ex-leader’s return to Goma sparks tensions amid deepening divisions
Former President Joseph Kabila resurfaced in the rebel-controlled city of Goma on Thursday (29 May), drawing both hope and controversy as violence continues to escalate […]
DRC: Senate Removes Former President Joseph Kabila’s Immunity
The military justice system in the Democratic Republic of the Congo accused former President Joseph Kabila of complicity with the AFC/M23 rebellion, which has taken […]
DR Congo Suspends Kabila’s Party, Orders Asset Seizure Over Rebel Support Claims
The Democratic Republic of Congo has suspended former President Joseph Kabila’s political party and ordered his assets seized, accusing him of supporting Rwandan-backed rebels in […]
DRC: François Beya granted provisional release
The military justice of the Democratic Republic of Congo decided Tuesday to grant “provisional freedom” to François Beya, the “Mr. Security” of President Felix Tshisekedi […]
DRC 2023 presidential election: Former Prime Minister Matata Ponyo candidate
The former Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo, currently a senator, Augustin Matata Ponyo, announced on Tuesday that he will be a candidate […]