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UN Security Council agrees to early withdrawal of DR Congo peacekeepers

Congolese authorities have long accused UN forces of failing to protect civilians from armed groups in the eastern DRC.

Al Jazeera

Tensions Run High As DR Congo Approaches Election

The Democratic Republic of Congo gears up for elections on Wednesday that could consolidate its democracy or unleash fresh violence as political tensions threaten to boil over.

International Business Times

In eastern DRC, decades of conflict weigh heavy on upcoming election

As voters in Democratic Republic of Congo prepare to cast their ballots in next week's general election, they're weighing up issues from mining to corruption. But for many in the east of the country, it is President Felix Tshisekedi's failure to ease decades of violence that looms largest.

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DR Congo's Democracy Backsliding Ahead Of Vote, Rights Groups Say

DR Congo's democracy has been backsliding ahead of elections this month, according to rights defenders, as prominent journalists languish in prison and the murder of an opposition politician remains unsolved.

International Business Times

Analysis: Has DR Congo’s Tshisekedi delivered enough to win a second term?

Thousands turn up at President Tshisekedi’s campaign rallies. But what has his first five-year term delivered?

Al Jazeera

US says Congo and rebel groups agree to a 3-day cease-fire ahead of key election, but cracks emerge

The White House says Congo’s security forces and rebel groups have agreed on a 72-hour cease-fire to de-escalate tensions in the country’s east near the border with Rwanda

The Independent UK

Tensions between Congo and Rwanda heighten the risk of military confrontation, UN envoy says

The top U.N. official in Congo is warning the Security Council that tensions between Congo and Rwanda have escalated, heightening the risk of a military confrontation that could draw in Burundi

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East Africa's troops are leaving the DRC: what went wrong and what comes next

The East African Community deployed a regional force for the first time into eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in 2022. Just over a year later, the troops have started withdrawing amid tension with the host state. We asked Jenna Russo, who has covered the conflict and interventions in the…

The Conversation

Five key issues at stake in the DR Congo’s crucial election

Here’s what’s at stake as millions go to vote this December in Africa’s second-largest country by size.

Al Jazeera

Nigerian university students in torment over 300% fee hikes

Students are among the victims of Nigeria's rampant inflation, as they face tuition fee hikes of over 300 percent. Also, the clock is ticking down towards DR Congo's general elections, in which President Felix Tshisekedi is running for a second term. Plus, Nairobi hosts international talks on the reduction of…

France 24

Conflict-weary DR Congo votes on December 20: A guide to the election

As the mineral-rich DR Congo prepares to vote for a new president this December, opponents are already crying foul.

Al Jazeera

DRC elections: three factors that have shaped Tshisekedi's bumpy first term as president

Africa’s second-largest country by land mass, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is scheduled to go to the polls on 20 December 2023. President Felix Tshisekedi will be seeking re-election. However, his first tenure has been decidedly mixed.

The Conversation

Unease, uncertainty for displaced people in DR Congo ahead of Dec 20 vote

Conflict and insecurity have dominated campaign discourse in the DRC and could stop displaced people from voting.

Al Jazeera

DRC electoral campaign marred by violence, lack of transparency

Tensions are running high as the Democratic Republic of Congo prepares to hold parliamentary and presidential elections on 20 December. Concerns over transparency and recurrent violence have observers worried about the vote and its aftermath.

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International Business Times

East African Regional Force Begins Withdrawal From DRC

The East African Community (EAC) regional force began its withdrawal from the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday morning after Kinshasa deemed it ineffective and refused to renew its mandate.

International Business Times

Inflation, Unemployment Weigh On DR Congo Leader's Economic Gains

President Felix Tshisekedi, who once vowed to transform DR Congo into "the Germany of Africa", has promised to create jobs if he is re-elected, after a first term marked by economic growth but soaring inflation.

International Business Times

DR Congo's Presidential Candidates Crisscross Conflict-torn East

Candidates have hit the campaign trail in the DR Congo's conflict-wracked east ahead of elections, holding rallies where the mood is festive -- even if the issue of security is never far from the surface.

Zenger

‌The Democratic Republic Of The Congo Works To Improve Religious Freedom‌

Improved security efforts in DRC benefit Christian communities as government prioritizes protection and fights militant groups.

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Rebels claim to capture more ground in Congo's east, raising further concerns about election safety

A rebel group with alleged links to neighboring Rwanda claims to have seized a key town in Congo’s conflict-hit eastern region amid intense fighting

Radio France Internationale

DRC opposition leader Moïse Katumbi officially launches presidential campaign

The former governor of Katanga and leading opposition figure, Moïse Katumbi, has officially launched his campaign to become the next president of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Radio France Internationale

Election campaign kicks off in DR Congo

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) begins a month-long election campaign on Sunday with incumbent President Felix Tshisekedi facing a crowded field of 25 candidates amid a tense political climate and fighting in the east of the country.

France 24

DR Congo faces logistical, security challenges before pivotal December poll

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is gearing up for high-stakes elections on December 20, with incumbent President Felix Tshisekedi facing a crowded field of challengers that includes the runner-up in the disputed 2018 vote and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate. With five weeks to go before polls open, organisers…

Al Jazeera

DR Congo opposition discuss coalition candidate, fair election in Pretoria

Pretoria meeting comes ahead of the December 20 general election in which President Tshisekedi is seeking re-election.

The Conversation

DRC elections: the Kabila family legacy looms large over the country's polls

The Democratic Republic of Congo is expected to hold elections on 20 December 2023. The country’s electoral commission has announced President Felix Tshisekedi will be seeking reelection alongside 23 other candidates. They include Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mukwege and the runner-up in the 2018 presidential election, Martin Fayulu. The…

Radio France Internationale

DRC leader files bid for re-election amid crowded race

The Democratic Republic of Congo's leader Felix Tshisekedi has submitted his candidacy for a second term in office, joining a crowded list of presidential hopefuls including opposition heavyweights and a Nobel Peace Prize winner. The deadline for submission of candidates for presidential election was this Sunday.

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