DR Congo elections: Fayulu’s supporters clash with police in Kinshasa

DR Congo elections: Fayulu’s supporters clash with police in Kinshasa

Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo have clashed with opposition supporters demanding that last week’s presidential poll be annulled. Leading opposition candidates have denounced the election as a sham and have demanded a rerun. Several people were wounded as police fired tear

UN council votes for gradual exit of DR Congo force

UN council votes for gradual exit of DR Congo force

The UN Security Council has voted for the gradual withdrawal of the UN peacekeeping force from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The council has extended the mandate of Monusco for a year, while agreeing to the force’s withdrawal in three phases. The force