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Bemba’s eligibility for election challenged by ruling coalition
Congolese opposition leader Jean-Pierre Bemba should be declared ineligible to stand in a presidential election in December because of a witness tampering conviction at...
Congo’s Bemba claims to be the best candidate for president
Former Congolese vice president Jean-Pierre Bemba says he is the best candidate to stand for President in the country's upcoming elections.He is hoping to...
Congo’s parliament approves privileges for ex-presidents
The parliament of the Democratic Republic of Congo has passed a law to provide financial privileges for former presidents.The move is considered an act...
Congo’s Bemba gets party nomination for presidential poll
Opposition leader in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Jean-Pierre Bemba has been nominated by his party for the December poll.He will be leading the...
Why Congo is considering legal protection for Kabila
Joseph Kabila has been President of the Democratic Republic of Congo since 2001 after succeeding his father Laurent.His father was assassinated and young Joseph had to...
Joseph Kabila will not seek re-election
The embattled president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Joseph Kabila will not be participating in upcoming elections.Kabila's second term officially ended in 2016...
Opinion: Why Bemba ruling is a blow for victims and Kabila
Rage, anger and lack of understanding — these were the emotions after the International Criminal Court (ICC) overturned former Congolese Vice President Jean-Pierre Bemba's convictions for...
Exiled Congo politician addresses rally via video link
Exiled opposition leader in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Moise Katumbi joined his supporters at a rally on Saturday via a video link.He addressed...
DRC under pressure to lift ban on demonstrations
The Democratic Republic of Congo is under pressure to lift current ban on demonstrations in the country after the UN Security Council on Monday demanded that the government relaxes its stance on protests.
DRC asked by UN to lift ban on demonstrations
The UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Monday urged the Democratic Republic of Congo's government to lift a ban on demonstrations that threatens to scupper chances for credible elections.



