Congo holds presidential vote after fraught campaign
Kinshasa/Goma, Democratic Republic of CongoReuters Voters in Democratic Republic of Congo take part in a general election on Wednesday after a chaotic campaign marred by opposition allegations of impending fraud, electoral violence, and logistical setbacks that could prevent many from voting. For months, the CENI election commission has insisted it will deliver a free and […]
East Congo clashes resume after de-escalation agreement with Rwanda
Kinshasa, Democratoc Republic of CongoReuters Clashes broke out in eastern Congo on Thursday between the military and M23 rebels, a civil society and a rebel source said, a day after the presidents of Congo and Rwanda agreed to de-escalate diplomatic tensions over the insurgency. The M23, which Congo accuses Rwanda of supporting, began a major […]
World Council of Churches calls for peaceful transition of power in DRC
The World Council of Churches has called for a peaceful and democratic transition of power in the Democratic Republic of Congo following its 30th December presidential election. The nation’s electoral commission last week announced opposition candidate Felix Tshisekedi had won the election but there have seen been claims from the runner-up, Martin Fayulu, that he won and […]