Melania Trump presents Women of Courage award to DRC activist Rebecca Kabugho
Rebecca spent months in jail for her political activism with the LUCHA pro-democracy movement.
Activist Fred Bauma warns there is no political will from either side to hold elections in the DRC
The prominent LUCHA member tells IBTimes UK how the UK, US and EU can help deliver democracy in the DRC.
DRC: Tributes flood in after symbol of resistance Etienne Tshisekedi dies, aged 84
'Sad', 'distraught', but vowing to continue his fight, Congolese mourn the 'Father of Congolese democracy'.
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Intimidation, arrests, and killings won't stop us claim DRC pro-democracy activists
18 Lucha activists were arrested by police during a peaceful demonstration in Goma.
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LUCHA activists were calling on African leaders to 'listen to the voice of the Congolese people'.
DRC tensions run high amid general strike as opposition groups reject 'national dialogue'
France says a delay in holding elections is not the answer to the crisis.
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Lucha movement calls for more demonstrations after dozens die in bid to get President Kabila to step down.
DRC releases high-profile political prisoners, sparking scenes of jubilation
Release of LUCHA activists Fred Bauma, Yves Makwambala and others welcomed by Amnesty International.
DRC: Ban of Human Rights Watch researcher Ida Sawyer slammed by institutions and activists
Work permit denial reflects brutal curbs on free speech, says monitoring group.
DRC government arrests pro-democracy activists over banners demanding respect for constitution
Activists reportedly held banners calling for President Kabila to step down after his two-term limit ends.
DRC: Moise Katumbi adviser warns of 'confrontations' as leader threatened with arrest if he returns
EXCLUSIVE: Tensions are high in country where conditions for political dialogue 'are not met'.
DRC: Six Lucha activists face 'forcible removal' from prison after rejecting presidential pardon
The group asked not to be released in solidarity with other prisoners of conscience currently detained
DRC: Why is Moise Katumbi's presidential election candidacy so important?
IBTimes UK speaks to Katumbi's advisers and civil society leaders about their views.
DRC: African Union urged to call for release of jailed activists Fred Bauma and Yves Makwambala
Dozens arrested in politically-motivated campaign to silence dissent in DRC.
Law and disorder in DRC: Reduced Lucha jail terms do not 'make up for the shame of this injustice'
Activists feared 10-year jail terms and even the death penalty before getting six-month sentences.
Law and disorder in DRC: Pro-democracy Lucha activists now 'face death penalty'
UPDATE: Six activists have been handed a six-month prison sentence by the Goma Court of Appeal.
Law and disorder in DRC: Lucha activists face 10 years in prison after clampdown on opposition
EXCLUSIVE: Pro-democracy Lucha movement tell IBTimes UK about surprising efforts to extend the sentence.
DRC: Lambert Mende lambasts Belgium, France and US for speaking out against Lucha imprisonments
Mende says US and others guilty of 'contempt for the constitution' as Kabila faces constitutional questions.
DRC: Leading activist Fred Bauma calls for EU intervention over jailing of political activists
The EU - Congo's largest donor - also condemns illegal government arrests and detentions.
Law and disorder in DRC: Inside the secret trial of Congo's political activists
LUCHA activists claim Court's decision is 'deliberate attempt to judge the activists in secret'.
DRC: LUCHA activists deprived of food in human rights violations claim opposition campaigners
LUCHA activists allegedly 'disappeared' after arrest and were deprived of food for four days.
DRC: Opposition praises strikes calling on Kabila to go after country is left 'paralysed'
'We will protect democracy and we will protect the DRC,' said Moise Katumbi.
DRC: Activists call for prolonged strike to demand release of 20 students in Goma
Around 26 students imprisoned in Goma following 'ville-mortes' day of action.
DRC: Activists arrested as nation's main cities are 'paralysed' by general strike
LUCHA movement tells IBTimes UK it believes the arrests are 'abductions' of activists.
DRC: CENI is 'playing the game of Kabila's regime' claim activists after elections delay
Opposition views delays as an attempt to allow President Kabila to extend his stay in power
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