The Latest Breaking News from DRC

DRC's parliament elects new speaker post coup attempt, highlighting political challenges and resilience of democratic institutions.

In tonight's edition: Former South African president Jacob Zuma has been barred from standing in next week's election, after the country's top court disqualified him over a previous criminal conviction. Also, reactions flow in after Sunday's attempted coup in DR Congo, which saw three people killed near the presidential palace.…

Robberies, shootings, extortion and rapes have surged since the Rwandan-backed M23 militia cut off the eastern Congolese capital

The United States has called on Rwanda to punish forces behind an attack in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Both Kinshasa and the US accuse Kigali of meddling in DRC's affairs.

Congolese government, US blame Rwandan army and M23 rebel group for targeting camps where thousands are seeking refuge.

EU plans to secure supplies for green revolution from Rwanda likely to support smuggling of conflict minerals from DRC.

For the Nobel laureate Denis Mukwege, who has treated more than 80,000 survivors of sexual violence by armed groups, the west displays double standards over the ‘stain on our humanity’

With nearly 5,000 cases reported so far this year — and concerns about a new strain — the Democratic Republic of Congo is considering the declaration of a public health emergency.

The UN mission has been told to leave due to inefficiency in protecting civilians from armed conflict.