DR Congo Cannot Afford $1.8bn To Organize 2017 Polls
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) cannot afford the cost of holding elections this year. According to Minister of State ...
Tag: Democratic Republic of the Congo
‘We Cannot Afford $1.8bn Cost’, Says Minister
President Kabila's opponents have accused him of delaying the election in order to remain in power Budget Minister Pierre Kangudia ...
8 Hurt, Many Arrests In Police Raid On Oulawed DRCongo Group
Eight suspected members of an outlawed political-religious group were critically injured and 22 arrested in clashes with police in the ...
‘At Least 100 Killed’ In DR Congo Violence
The United Nations says government soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo are thought to have killed at least 100 ...
Glencore Buys DR Congo Mine Shares From Israeli Magnate
Mining giant Glencore said Monday it had struck a deal worth nearly $1 billion to purchase shares of two mines ...
DR Congo Capital’s Street Food Booms As Economic Crisis Grows
In crisis-hit Democratic Republic of Congo, people in the capital increasingly turn to street hawkers to feed themselves and their ...
World Bank Warns DR Congo Is Facing Enduring Economic Crisis
DR Congo is experiencing an economic crisis, the World Bank (WB) has warned in its 4th report on the monitoring ...
AU, France Mourn Tshisekedi, Call For Action On Political Deal
The African Union (AU) has expressed sorrow at the death of Etienne Tshisekedi, main opposition chief in the Democratic Republic ...
DR Congo Opposition Leader Etienne Tshisekedi Dies Aged 84
DR Congo’s main opposition leader has died in Brussels aged 84, reports say. Etienne Tshisekedi, one of the country’s most ...
Congo’s Main Opposition Leader, Etienne Tshisekedi, Dies- Diplomatic Sources
Congo's main opposition leader, Etienne Tshisekedi, one of the country's most important advocates of democracy, has died in Brussels aged ...
Social Media Go Gaga Over Ayigbe Edem and ‘twin Brother’ Mbokani
Bro @iamedem I could swear you're playing for the Congo National team herh! pic.twitter.com/5hH6ghpRgz — #LIGHTWORK OUT NOW!! (@DBLACKGH) January ...
DR Congo Tie Will Be Difficult
Black Stars midfielder, Emmanuel Agyemang Badu believes their quarter final game against DR Congo will be a difficult match. The ...
DR Congo Will Be Tough Opponents In Quarterfinals
Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang Badu is anticipating a tough game against DR Congo in the quarterfinal of the Cup of ...
Forget Egypt Defeat; Think Ahead of the Next Game
Ex-Ghana captain Stephen Appiah hopes the Black Stars will recover from their defeat to Egypt ahead of Sunday’s quarterfinal clash ...
Style-Conscious Congolese Add Touch of Elegance To Cup
Oyem (Gabon) (AFP) - Stadiums may not be full at the Africa Cup of Nations but the supporters who do ...
Katumbi Salutes Kabila For Respecting Constitution
Former Governor of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Katanga province, Moise Katumbi, has spoken over the recent political deal ...
Kabila Is Yet To Sign Deal To End His Rule
Senior ministers backed the deal, which would see Mr Kabila stay on until elections are held by the end of ...
DR Congo Deal Agreed To End Kabila Rule
A deal has been signed to end Joseph Kabila’s 15-year rule in the Democratic Republic of Congo – but the ...
Church Gets the Deal Done! Kabila To Go After 2017 Polls
President Kabila will be unable to change the country’s constitution to extend his mandate for a third term. He will ...
Floods In DR Congo Kill At Least 50
Floods triggered by heavy rains and a river bursting its banks have killed at least 50 people and left thousands ...