Stories from Kinshasa · DR Congo

Riots have broken out in Kinshasa, leading to widespread vandalism and overturned, burning vehicles on the roads. Estimates of the number of rioters vary between 20,000 and 35,000 people.

The first case of Ebola has been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Authorities have implemented a law making it mandatory to report foreigners seeking medical help to the police.

Demonstrators in the Democratic Republic of the Congo expressed support for a project to revise the national constitution. The gathering, which also included support for US sanctions against former President Joseph Kabila, was reportedly driven by leaders from 'revival' churches.

The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola virus could spread to neighboring countries. Seven people who were vaccinated against the virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo were vaccinated before their trip.

A new individual has been appointed as the largest representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The IFC Mventua has reportedly paid bribes to maintain its operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The report indicates that large bribes are frequently paid to the Kinshasa government and local authorities to facilitate business.

Election agents in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have decided to block the publication of election results. The agents filed a memorandum with the United States embassy eight days after the April 26 vote.

Cognit has sold a tracking system named "Skylock" to countries including the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Amnesty International has stated that the Republic of Congo is committing war crimes and widespread human rights violations.

Several thousand demonstrators marched from Boulevard Lumumba toward the Parliament headquarters in Kinshasa. The protest was organized by the presidential party to demonstrate its political strength. The demonstration follows accusations from Congolese authorities that the party supports AFC M23 rebels in the eastern part of the country. The event occurred during a youth meeting for the party. Thousands of people demonstrated in Kinshasa between Boulevard Lumumba and the Parliament headquarters on Monday. The protesters, responding to a call from the presidential UDPS party, expressed support for recent US sanctions against former leader Joseph Kabila. Kabila faces financial restrictions following accusations of contributing to instability by supporting the FCM23. The UDPS party also submitted a memorandum to the United States embassy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.