The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is drifting towards a dangerous precipice and far too few seem willing to acknowledge it. By arming violent militias, the government in…
When Congo’s President, Felix Tshisekedi, squeezes his corpulent bulk into designer clothing, accessorised with expensive watches that would feed thousands of his immiserated…
The city’s capture by M23 means neighbouring Burundi, an ally of the DRC government, now shares a border with an area controlled by the rebels, escalating the risk of…
Ivory and other wild contraband seized by authorities is being returned to the black market in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
A huge draw in the poor areas of Kinshasa, the sport involves men and women who use magic in the ring
As health workers in the DRC deal with the news that Ebola has not yet been defeated, they reflect on the lessons the epidemic has taught them
Drawing on lessons from Ebola, African artists are using music to convey public health messaging. And they are doing it in style
The painter, who hails from the DRC, is currently presenting his first solo exhibition outside his home country in Paris
An update of How to Rig an Election is a guide to new strategies used by authoritarian leaders to stay in power
Tshisekedi was elected in December to replace Kabila who presided over sub-Saharan Africa’s biggest country for nearly two decades
In less than a month, the bars spilling out on to the city’s highways and byways will no longer be allowed to serve customers before 6pm
The Congolese capital does not have a functioning garbage collection system. Consequences for the health of the "Kinois" are catastrophic
At stake in the vote is political stewardship of a mineral-rich country that has never known a peaceful transition of power since independence
Political tensions are rising in the DRC before the long-delayed December 23 election to select a successor to President Joseph Kabila
The majority of the “formal” and officially acknowledged taxes aren’t fed into the formal hierarchy and revenue flow as they are supposed to be
By 2030, 15 cities in Africa will have populations over 5 million, most of whom will live in informal settlements.
Shots rang out as dozens of students shouting "Kabila get out!" faced off against police officers at Kinshasa’s university.
Residents in the capital of the DRC have been left to feel uneasy after gunfire erupted throughout the city and several reporters were taken hostage.
DRC soldiers are fighting off some 200 M23 rebels who are hiding after being ousted from their last stronghold.
Staff Benda Bilili have ratcheted up their international hype with Britain’s Daily Telegraph declaring them, "the most talked about band of the year".
