Republic of the Congo

Central Congo militia decapitates 40 police officers in ambush

Mar 26, 2017 00:56

Militia fighters decapitated about 40 police officers after an ambush in central Democratic Republic of Congo, local officials said on Saturday, the deadliest attack on security forces since an insurgency erupted in the region last year.
In a first, ICC to award Congo war crimes victims $250 each

Mar 24, 2017 14:42

The International Criminal Court Friday ordered 297 victims of ex-Congolese warlord Germain Katanga to each receive "a symbolic" $250 in damages for a brutal 2003 attack on their village, in the tribunal's first such award.
Over two dozen civilians killed in DR Congo rebel attack

Feb 19, 2017 10:05

More than two dozen civilians have been killed by militiamen in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s volatile east.
Clashes between militia, army leave 11 dead in central DR Congo

Feb 13, 2017 14:28

At least 11 people have been killed in a series of violent clashes between the army and fighters loyal to a slain militia chief in central Democratic Republic of the Congo, a local activist says.
UN calls for ‘swift implementation’ of DR Congo deal

Jan 05, 2017 10:29

The United Nations (UN) has called for the immediate restoration of political stability to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) following a recently-signed accord between the country’s government and opposition.
At least 34 people killed over weekend in DR Congo

Dec 26, 2016 02:16

At least 34 people have been killed over the weekend in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Opposing Congo parties near deal on power transition

Dec 24, 2016 12:27

Political parties in the Democratic Republic of Congo have stopped negotiations before finalizing a power transition agreement, under which President Joseph Kabila will leave office next year.
Deal reached in DR Congo to allow president to stay in office for another year

Dec 23, 2016 09:52

The opposition and the government in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have agreed on a deal to allow President Joseph Kabila remain in office for an additional year in return for not seeking a third term, the opposition has announced.
Police killed 34 protesters during recent protests in DR Congo: HRW

Dec 22, 2016 09:48

Security forces shot dead at least 34 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo during protest rallies this week against President Joseph Kabila, Human Rights Watch (HRW) says.
About 19 protesters killed in DR Congo’s capital: UN

Dec 21, 2016 16:48

At least 19 protesters have been killed in recent clashes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s capital, Kinshasa, amid growing tensions over the refusal of President Joseph Kabila to quit after the expiration of his term in office.