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Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
A renewed insurgency by Rwandan-backed M23 rebels threatens the stability of DR Congo.
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Congo: Will Tshisekedi's reelection ease concerns?
As Felix Tshisekedi secures a second term, many Congolese are calling for development and security.
DRC: Tough road to second term for Felix Tshisekedi
Tshisekedi won 73.34% of the vote in the disputed presidential race, according to provisional election results.
Congo: Tshisekedi reelected as opposition cries foul
Opposition candidates have called the vote a sham, and urged their supporters to protest.
Congo: Protesters, police clash as instability grows in east
Early results from the election have President Tshisekedi in the lead. But the opposition has called the vote a "sham."
Voters await results after Congo elections
DW correspondents across the Democratic Republic of Congo asked voters about their expectations for the results.
Congo police seek to disperse banned election protest
Riot police have been deployed in Kinshasa as opposition supporters gather to call for a rerun of chaotic elections.
DRC: Government bans protest against election
A chaotic election has fueled unrest in the east African country, with five opposition candidates calling for protests.
DR Congo: Heavy rains trigger deadly landslide
Several people were killed in DR Congo after a landslide swept away a cabin where miners were sheltering from the rain.
2023: A challenging year for UN peacekeepers in Africa
In Congo, they clashed with civilians and had to pull out. And that's not the only African country they're leaving.
Congo: Opposition candidate Fayulu blasts election 'chaos'
Martin Fayulu told DW why he and other opposition leaders are already calling for the election to be nullified.
Congo elections: Voters flock to polls amid chaos, delays
As voters in Congo headed to the polls, DW correspondents visited some of the polling stations.
Congo factory aims to eliminate plastic bags
The founder of a biodegradable bag factory aims to get rid of the plastic bags strewn about Goma's streets.
Congo: Election extended after logistical chaos
Opposition presidential candidates have rejected the extension, saying it violates the constitution.
Congo: Why are elections in DRC so important?
Felix Tshisekedi is seeking reelection, but there are concerns about the poll's credibility amid fears of violence.
Congo election: Many polling stations open late
People in the Democratic Republic of Congo are voting in a high-stakes election. Follow our live blog for the latest.
Congo election: North Kivu hopes next president brings peace
Residents in the conflict-ridden province are hoping the next president will quash rampant insecurity.
War in Congo: One of the world's deadliest conflicts
The Democratic Republic of Congo has a history of prolonged violence and war.
Congo general election: What are the stakes?
Some 44 million voters in the Democratic Republic of Congo will cast ballots in the general election on December 20.
Congo and Rwanda's difficult relations
Rwanda accuses DR Congo leader of 'threat' over Hitler jibe. Content warning: Disturbing details follow.
Will female candidates transform politics in Congo?
Ahead of the December 20 elections, support for a fresh wave of female candidates is growing.
Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine
Cameroon’s cotton farmers turn to VR and the solar mini-grids powering communities in Nigeria
Would Congo prosper if it dumped the dollar?
Many voters say DRC should dump the dollar for the national currency to revive the Central African country's economy.
Congo's election campaign eclipsed by unresolved conflict
The violent conflict in eastern Congo has dominated electoral campaigns ahead of the December 20 elections.
Congo's election woes under Western scrutiny
How are Western nations reacting to the disputes around the Democratic Republic of Congo's preparedness for elections?
Congo's race for presidency kicks off
Campaigning has begun in Congo, with a crowded field of contenders vying for the presidency.
Congo: Candidates kick off presidential election campaigns
With the opposition seeking unity, conflicts in several parts of the country threaten to hamper the political process.
Congo: Presidential candidates kick off monthlong campaigns
President Felix Tshisekedi is competing for a second term, while the opposition is trying to rally behind one candidate.
Congo: Graduates grapple with jobless crisis
Congo's educated youth are battling high unemployment and a congested labor market, prompting calls for an intervention.
Conflict in eastern DR Congo flares again
The renewed fighting between rebel groups in eastern Congo will have serious repercussions for the Great Lakes region.
Ex-DRC police chief in war of words with Tshisekedi
After John Numbi's pre-election verbal attack on Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi, there's reason to be cautious.
DR Congo wants to move up the battery supply chain
It wants to manufacture at home, not just export raw materials.
Congo and Uganda: Will new roads serve as war compensation?
Why is Ugandan taxpayer money being used to build roads in neighboring Congo? DW investigates.
Over 40 feared dead in east Congo amid anti-UN protest
The army also said 160 people had been detained.
DR Congo: Soldier opens fire at son's funeral
The soldier killed over a dozen civilians, most of them children, after apparently arriving late to his son's funeral.
Luxury embroidery helps women in Congo
In Goma, making luxury embroidery helps vulnerable women earn a living.
Africa: UN peacekeepers increasingly unwelcome
Some African states want UN peacekeepers out. Experts have warned of consequences and fresh security threats.
DRC asks ICC to probe North Kivu war crimes allegations
The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has made a new referral to the International Criminal Court.
What one more massacre in DR Congo says about MONUSCO
The UN peacekeeping mission in eastern Congo has failed to stop violence like the massacre at a displaced people's camp.
Dozens killed in attack on DR Congo camp for displaced
The UN mission in the DRC said militants attacked a camp it runs for internally displaced people in Ituri province.
Afro-German artist Albi X fights stigma with rap music
Afro-German rapper Albi X was born with albinism. He faces down stigma with his powerful Afro-trap beats.
In Congo, fighting gold smuggling with transparency
A more transparent form of gold trading has emerged in Congo, in a joint venture with the United Arab Emirates.
The Flip Side of DR Congo's floods
This week's Flipside looks at how communities can protect themselves against the ever increasing threat.
DR Congo floods: Hundreds still missing
Victims are still being recovered from two villages in eastern DR Congo where floods have killed more than 400.
Floods and landslides kill hundreds in DR Congo
Floods hit villages of the eastern Kalehe territory earlier this week, causing rivers to overflow.
Palm weevil larvae as alternative food
In DR Congo, agronomists are raising grubs as a source of nutrion in a country that suffers food insecurity.
Conflicting priorities
The cost of cobalt, dealing with deer in Scotland & fighting heat and air pollution in India's slums
Curbing deforestation in DR Congo conflict region
Even in war-torn areas, it's important to recognize the role trees play in nature and the well-being of the environment.
German diplomat criticizes UN mission in DR Congo
Martin Kobler says the blue helmet mission in eastern Congo is not doing enough to stop new attacks by M23 militia.
Dozens killed by rebels in eastern DR Congo
The CODECO rebel group, once a peaceful agricultural cooperative, has been blamed for the attacks on DRC villages.
DR Congo: Around 20 killed in IS-linked attack
North Kivu has been plagued by violence as numerous rebel militias vie for control.
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