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Repatriation of Tshisekedi’s Body Postponed As Divisions Deepen In Congo’s Opposition

Uncertainty remains over plans on the national funeral of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s long-time opposition...

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Ghanaian Peacekeepers In DR Congo Mark Independence Day

Ghana’s Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), His Excellency Joseph Annim, has charged the Ghanaian...

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EU Warns DR Congo of More Sanctions

The European Union on Monday warned the Democratic Republic of Congo it faces more EU sanctions if political and...

International

Congo Opposition Party Expels Top Official In Sign of Infighting

Democratic Republic of Congo's largest opposition party said it expelled one of its leaders on Saturday amid infighting...

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DRCongo Detains Guru Leader of Outlawed Cult

The Democratic Republic of Congo announced Saturday that it had detained the spiritual leader of the Bundu dia Kongo...

International

Congo Police Arrest Separatist Cult Leader After Violent Standoff

Burned cars are seen in the street after clashes between Members of Bundu dia Kongo (BDK) Police in Democratic Republic...

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DRC Opposition Leader’s Body To Return Home After Weeks of Wrangling

The body of Congolese opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi is to be repatriated next week, several weeks after his...

International

UN Accuses Congolese Forces of Civilian Killings

The UN has also pointed out lack of investigations by Congolese authorities The UN has accused the Congolese military...

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DR Congo Investigating Alleged Army Massacre Video

The Democratic Republic of Congo said Wednesday it was investigating "facts brought to the public's attention" after a...

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France, US Pressure DR Congo Over Video Massacre

The United States and France called on the Democratic Republic of Congo to investigate a video purporting to show...

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DR Congo Military Under Fire Over Massacre Video

The Democratic Republic of Congo's government came under pressure on Sunday to stem violence after the emergence of a...

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Intel Hub Set Up In Uganda To Fight Shadowy Rebel Group

Countries in Africa's Great Lakes region launched an intelligence nerve centre in Uganda Saturday to better coordinate...

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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...

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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...

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Akufo-Addo Appoints Major Gen. Akwa As New CDS

President Akufo Addo has appointed Major General Obed Akwa as the new Chief of Defense Staff (CDS). He is taking over...

Sports

List of Africa Cup of Nations Winning Coaches

Belgian Hugo Broos became the fifteenth foreign coach to win the Africa Cup of Nations. Broos guided a second-string...

International

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 of the...

International

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...

Opinion

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 turn out create a...