Stories from Kinshasa · DR Congo

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.

The ADF militant group is holding nearly 200 hostages, according to reports from Kinshasa. Pascal Moulegoua reported on the situation for RFI. The specific location of the hostages within the region was not specified.

The Congolese Football Federation has finalized its selection process, retaining only three candidacies. The association confirmed the shortlist following its recent review. No specific names of the candidates were provided in the report.

The FCM 23 has been banned from trading with the United States. The party's reaction described the decision as politically motivated and an alignment with the Congolese government's narrative. The opposition platform acknowledged a court decision that prohibits...

Military justice in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is attempting to restore discipline within the armed forces in Choupo province. The move follows reports of issues within the ranks.

Washington has accused former Congolese leader Joseph Kabila of attempting to destabilize the Democratic Republic of the Congo by supporting the M23 armed group allied with Rwanda. The administration in Kinshasa is demanding the specific elements that form the basis for these sanctions. These measures follow similar sanctions imposed on March 2 against the Rondéza army. Kabila described the sanctions announced in Washington as propaganda intended to control the country. He stated that the measures are a form of political interference. Joseph Kabila has criticized US sanctions, according to reports in Kiswahili. The discussion noted that the sanctions are linked to efforts regarding the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the administration of Felix Tshisekedi. Joseph Kabila has denounced United States sanctions, according to a report from RFI Kiswahili.

The United States has accused a former president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo of contributing to the ongoing crisis in the country. Washington intends to hold the former leader accountable for his alleged role.

Confidential parliamentary reports reviewed by RFI indicate the Democratic Republic of the Congo faces technological asymmetry in defense.