25 line up for DR Congo presidency
Three opposition heavyweights, a 92-year-old ally of an independence hero and the president's chosen successor are among 25 candidates who have registered to run in...
DR Congo deploys police at Zambian border ahead of Katumbi’s return
Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo have deployed at the main road to Zambia, after opposition politician Moise Katumbi declared he would attempt to...
Barred DRC opposition leader Moise Katumbi to try entry via Zambia
Exiled opposition leader Moise Katumbi will not attempt to land in DR Congo after being barred from entering the country, but will instead try to...
Former DR Congo warlord Bemba lands in Kinshasa
Former warlord and ex-vice president Jean-Pierre Bemba returned to the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday after an 11-year absence, an AFP reporter saw. Bemba,...
DR Congo tycoon seeks permission to return to contest key election
Multimillionaire and political heavyweight Moise Katumbi on Monday said he had sought permission to return to DR Congo this week to contest presidential elections in...
US pressures Kabila to step aside in DR Congo vote
With only five months to go before elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the United States on Thursday urged President Joseph Kabila to quickly...
Zambia court summons Congolese rhumba star Olomide
A Zambia Magistrate's court has ordered controversial Congolese rhumba star Koffi Olomide to appear before it by Friday. Olomide, popularly known as Mopao, landed in...
DPP amends Jamil Mukulu’s charge sheet
The director of public prosecutions (DPP) has amended the charge sheet of former Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebel leader Jamil Mukulu. According to the amended...
Joseph Kabila maintains suspense over political plans five months to elections
The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Joseph Kabila, kept his country guessing on Thursday over his political plans five months ahead of crucial...
DR Congo’s Kabila promotes blacklisted generals
DR Congo President Joseph Kabila replaced the country's army chief in a military shake-up at the weekend that included the promotion of two key allies...