Stories from DR Congo

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.

The first humanitarian convoy has arrived in the Minembwe territory of the South Kivu highlands in months. The arrival follows a period of restricted access to the region. This development occurs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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.

At least 500 people were admitted to three hospitals in the South Kivu highlands over the last three months. These facilities are located in Bukavu, Virunga, and Fizi.

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.

More than 400 abductions have occurred in Nitori since the beginning of the year, according to the UN and civil society. Military sources suggest the kidnappings are likely forced recruitments.

More than 400 kidnappings have occurred in Nitori since the beginning of the year, according to the UN and civil society.

The journey covers a distance of 199 kilometers. The source reported the start of this new travel challenge. Miguel Masaisai has commenced a regular cycling tour starting from Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The event marks the beginning of his scheduled route. No specific end date or distance for the tour was provided.