Elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Headlines

UN Demands Electoral Timetable For Troubled DR Congo

The United Nations on Saturday called on the Democratic Republic of Congo to publish a timetable for elections which...

Headlines

DR Congo Unrest ‘may Delay’ Voter Registration

Rising unrest in central Democratic Republic of Congo threatens to derail voter registration ahead of a high-stakes...

International

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...

International

Deaths Reported As Protesters Call On Kabila To Step Down

At least two civilians were killed overnight in Democratic Republic of the Congo when soldiers opened fire during...

International

Protests Begin As Kabila Stays On

Gunfire could be heard in several districts of Kinshasa early Tuesday as demonstrators demanded that Kabila steps down...

International

Tension Rises As Talks On Joseph Kabila Exit Break Off

Talks in Democratic Republic of Congo between the ruling coalition and the opposition have failed to reach a compromise...

International

DRC Opposition Continues Anti-Kabila Demo, Claims 50 Killed On Monday

The opposition coalition of the Democratic Republic of Congo has called for the continuation of the anti-Kabila...