Democratic Republic of Congo

Will Félix Tshisekedi deliver war or peace for DR Congo and Rwanda?

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David Turner

Félix Tshisekedi is being sworn in for a second term as Democratic Republic of Congo president following a chaotic, disputed election. He ...

Earning the trust of a 40-stone silverback gorilla

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David Turner

When a wildlife cameraman was invited to film the gradual exposure of a gorilla family to humans, deep in the forests of ...

Three ministers and four governors disqualified for fraud and violence

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David Turner

Three ministers and four governors have been disqualified from last month’s election in the Democratic Republic of Congo, because of fraud and ...

Results due with President Felix Tshisekedi leading

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David Turner

The full results of Democratic Republic of Congo’s election are expected shortly, with President Félix Tshisekedi enjoying a commanding lead over opposition ...

Fayulu’s supporters clash with police in Kinshasa

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David Turner

Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo have clashed with opposition supporters demanding that last week’s presidential poll be annulled. Leading opposition ...

Africa’s week in pictures: 15-21 December 2023

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David Turner

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. Hats off to the students of Kenya’s University of Nairobi ...

DR Congo polls to open as insecurity fears persist

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David Turner

Some 44 million people will have the chance on Wednesday to pick the next president of the Democratic Republic of Congo from ...

Congo holds presidential vote after fraught campaign

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David Turner

By Ange Kasongo and Djaffar Al Katanty KINSHASA/GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) – Voters in Democratic Republic of Congo take part ...

Businessman and football boss runs for DR Congo president

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David Turner

Will he, or won’t he? That has long been the question asked of Moïse Katumbi. He is one of the most powerful ...

Why DR Congo wants East African troops to leave

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David Turner

After just 11 months in action, the East African force set up to to curb militia violence in the Democratic Republic of ...