DRC troops on standby as Kabila leads partial results
Troops in the DRC have been on standby as tensions rise amid voters waiting for election results, which have been postponed for 48 hours.
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Violence erupts in DRC as tensions escalate
Ahead of the announcement of the election winner in the DRC, tensions reached boiling point and police had to fire teargas at opposition supporters.
DRC election results expected as Kabila shows lead
DRC President Joseph Kabila has a lead over top challenger Etienne Tshisekedi, with election officials due to name a winner amid fears of violence.
Clashes erupt in DRC ahead of vote results
Clashes erupted between protesters and security forces in parts of Democratic Republic of Congo ahead of the country’s full election results.
Zuma ratifies DRC elections amid protests
While Jacob Zuma has congratulated the DRC for successfully holding its elections, protesters have accused him of overlooking election fraud.
Fear of factions ahead of DRC poll results
Politicians in the DRC have been urged to show restraint as opposition parties reject partial results that show President Joseph Kabila in the lead.
Congolese opposition rejects early election results
A joint statement from major Congolese opposition parties cites irregularities in the recent election and rejects early results showing Kabila on top.
Kabila camp threatens to smash DRC rival’s ‘insurrection’
A top ally of DRC President Joseph Kabila has accused his main rival’s party of insurrection, vowing to deal firmly with any unrest or "schemes".
AU rejects calls for ‘sterling’ DRC polls to be anulled
African Union observers have urged candidates in DRC’s elections to accept the outcome of this week’s polls, insisting they were well managed.
Violence, fraud cast long shadow over DRC elections
Voter intimidation, electoral fraud and delays have been reported during the Democratic Republic of Congo’s second election, which began on Monday.
DRC polling stations fall victim to violent attacks
Violence erupted at four polling stations in the DRC as the country held its second elections since a war that killed more than five million people.
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Sisulu’s motorcade stoned in DRC
Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu’s motorcade was threatened and stoned in the Democratic Republic of Congo at the weekend.
DRC elections open after weekend of violence
Despite weekend clashes that sparked fears of a delay, voting in the DRC has begun, with incumbent Joseph Kabila pitted against 10 challengers.
UN calls for calm on eve of DRC vote
Organisations appealed for calm on the eve of DRC’s presidential election, after a run-up that has already been tainted by deadly street clashes.
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Bloodshed in DRC days before poll
Two people have been killed in conflict days before the DRC’s presidential elections, which observers say could re-ignite conflict in the country.
DRC rallies banned amid escalating violence
Police in Kinshasa have banned rallies after a man died and teargas was used to disperse opposition supporters on the final day of campaigning.
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Singing for his SUVs — and Kabila
One of the DRC’s most famous musicians talks about the elections and singing for President Joseph Kabila.
Kabila expected to retain lead in grim DRC
A violent backlash is expected after Monday’s general election in the DRC as both government and opposition say they will not accept defeat.
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DRC: And now for the bad news…
Death threats, assassinations, brown envelopes and politically aligned media owners. Being a journalist was never easy in the Congo.
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DRC ‘ballots’ doing rounds in Johannesburg
South Africa has emerged as a key part of the battleground for the November 28 elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Volcano eruption sparks tourism
Tourism in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s ravaged east is doubling by the year as intrepid travellers set out to witness its natural wonders.
High hopes and low blows in DRC election battle
Opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi takes on President Joseph Kabila in the DRC’s November elections, and already there’s blood on the streets.
DRC might delay presidential vote
The DRC’s electoral commission says it would ask for a extra days should it be unable to organise the November 28 presidential elections in time.
DRC plots tourism eruption after volcano blows top
Virunga National Park in the DRC is inviting tourists on an overnight trek to see spectacular eruptions of Mount Nyamulagira.
‘Chilling’ reports of rights violations in DRC, says UN
The UN has warned that human rights violations in the DRC ahead of the country’s elections later in November could harm the democratic process.
Pre-poll clashes erupt in DRC
Government and opposition supporters in the Democratic Republic of Congo clashed in a pre-election fight two days after violence left 15 wounded.
Crunching numbers
Concerns are raised over both the logistics involved and the neutrality of the electoral commission in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Kabila to submit DRC election candidacy on Sunday
Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila will formally submit his candidacy on Sunday for re-election at polls scheduled for November 28.
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Good growth, more transparency, IMF tells DRC
The Democratic Republic of Congo could exceed a forecast 6.5% economic growth in 2011 but must do more to increase transparency in the mining sector.
Peacekeeping in a country where it pays to be at war
<b>Mmanaledi Mataboge</b> accompanied South African soldiers on a recent mission to the DRC and left with more questions than answers.
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Will DRC vote tip country back into violence?
The race to lead sub-Saharan Africa’s largest country kicks off this week with presidential candidates registering for the November election.
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DRC courts too weak to end impunity, Amnesty says
The DRC needs a stronger judicial system to combat impunity for the crimes being committed by its army and other groups, says Amnesty International.
