DRC

IBTimes UK hears of massacres carried out in Kananga, Kasai-Central.

Elsa Buchanan May 09, 2017

President Joseph Kabila's officials are accused of a political blockade and violence against civilians.

Elsa Buchanan May 04, 2017

Kabila regime used fake militia men to commit crimes and blamed armed group, APRODEC tells IBTimes UK.

Elsa Buchanan May 03, 2017

Any suspension in the elections – scheduled for December 2017 – could spark violence, warn analysts.

Elsa Buchanan May 02, 2017

Five peacekeepers are accused of acts of sexual abuse and exploitation in the first three months of 2017.

Elsa Buchanan Apr 28, 2017

Michael Sharp and Zaida Catalan went missing on 12 March as they investigated rights abuses.

Elsa Buchanan Apr 27, 2017

In 2014 Emmanuel de Merode was hit by four bullets in an ambush but that won't stop him raising $1m.

Romil Patel Apr 21, 2017

Total of 40 mass graves now found in area ravaged by clashes between Kamuina Nsapu militia and army.

Elsa Buchanan Apr 19, 2017

Colonel Palanga Nawej replaced controversial General Celestin Kanyama, who was sacked this week.

Elsa Buchanan Apr 19, 2017

Army now ''controls'' area where over 1,150 people have been killed and kidnapped by armed groups.

Elsa Buchanan Apr 19, 2017

After PM came to power, many fear that a ban on demonstrations all over DRC will ignite violence.

Elsa Buchanan Apr 10, 2017

Tshibala's appointment comes after Samy Badibanga resigned on 6 April.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Apr 08, 2017

Kabila "could either tame tensions or trigger an explosion" says Vava Tampa at Save The Congo.

Elsa Buchanan Apr 07, 2017

Priests fled after unidentified militiamen attacked buildings belonging to the Catholic church in Luebo town.

Elsa Buchanan Apr 03, 2017

400 people have died in ongoing violence between Kamwuina Nsapu militia and security forces.

Elsa Buchanan Apr 03, 2017

Military operation under way in Kananga city to dislodge suspected Kamuina Nsapu militiamen.

Elsa Buchanan Mar 31, 2017

Reduction comes against backdrop of clashes between rebel factions and political turmoil.

Elsa Buchanan Mar 31, 2017

Rebecca spent months in jail for her political activism with the LUCHA pro-democracy movement.

Elsa Buchanan Mar 30, 2017

Bodies of Michael Sharp, Zaida Catalan and interpreter Betu Tshintela were found in a shallow grave.

Elsa Buchanan Mar 29, 2017

Bodies of Michael Sharp, Zaida Catalan and interpreter Betu Tshintela were found in a shallow grave.

Elsa Buchanan Mar 29, 2017

US 'concerned' after breakdown of talks between President Joseph Kabila's allies and the opposition.

Elsa Buchanan Mar 29, 2017

The UN investigators, who were probing human rights violations in DRC, had been missing since 12 March.

Jordan Bhatt Mar 28, 2017

Michael Sharp and Zaida Catalan were looking into claims that security forces 'executed' civilians.

Elsa Buchanan Mar 28, 2017

Caucasian bodies of 'one male, one female' could be missing Michael Sharp and Zaida Catalan says father.

Elsa Buchanan Mar 28, 2017

Machete attack attributed to a local militia, Kamuina Nsapu, seeking to avenge killing of its leader.

Elsa Buchanan Mar 28, 2017

FIDH report documents the deterioration of the security situation in the country since summer 2016.

Elsa Buchanan Mar 27, 2017

The signing of an arrangement to allow for the implementation of political accord is expected today.

Elsa Buchanan Mar 27, 2017

Michael Sharp and Zaida Catalan were kidnapped as they investigated reports of human rights violation.

Elsa Buchanan Mar 27, 2017

The tribal militiamen let off six policemen who could speak the local Tshiluba language.

Vasudevan Sridharan Mar 26, 2017

Jean-Marc Ayrault warns Congolese people's "disappointment" may fuel a violent crisis.

Elsa Buchanan Mar 24, 2017