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Congo election marred by protest and delays, opposition alleges fraud

In Bunia, also in eastern Congo, security forces fired warning shots to disperse protesters after a voting centre was vandalised …

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Polls officially open as Congolese vote to elect new leaders

This election could mark the country’s second peaceful transition of power since gaining independence from Belgium in 1960.

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Meet the female presidential candidates in the 2023 DRC Elections

Although Article 13 of the 2022 electoral law paved the way for gender parity, the current political landscape in DRC paints a di…

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DR Congo Elections 2023: 11 Facts and figures you should know

Given its central location, the outcome of this election will have significant ramifications for all of Africa.

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DR Congo Elections 2023: Get familiar with the main candidates

In all, 24 presidential candidates have been cleared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) to contest in the el…

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DR Congo Elections 2023: All You Need to Know

In all, 24 candidates have been cleared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) to contest the upcoming election.…